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RCampbell
at Tue Oct 21 18:27:50 2003 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by RCampbell ]
This is the next email I have recieved.....obviously we are not out of the woods in TX yet, something is up, State department of Agriculture perhaps? I don't know but as promised will keep all posted to what's going on.....
Mr. Campbell;
Can you give any more details on stores, dates, etc.?
After receiving your email, I double-checked things with my Law Enforcement counterpart - he did indicate that one of our game wardens accompanied a USDA official in a recent visit to a pet store that was being investigated for inadequate facilities. He was tagging along to see if there were any violations of our commercial nongame regulations; the facility issue was a USDA rule and their enforcement concern.
So my impression is that, while one of our game wardens may have visited one or more Austin pet stores, if there's anything pending concerning exotic herps, it might relate to something the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture inspector said. There are several agencies that have potential jurisdiction concerning exotic pets - it's hard to keep us all straight and probably adds to the confusion when we show up at a facility together.
I know that' s not much more help than my initial email. But I can assure you there aren't any new rules coming from Texas Parks and Wildlife.
John Herron
Program Director, Wildlife Diversity
Texas Parks and Wildlife
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RE: Potential Problems Brewing in Texas - RCampbell, Tue Oct 21 18:27:50 2003