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Does anyone know of other states that have state restrictions on the possession or sale of sliders or turtles under 4"?

Here's what I have so far:

- NJ does not allow the sale of turtles.
- VA does not allow the sale of native or naturalized reptiles - RES are considered naturalized, yellowbellied sliders (YBS) are native.
- FL does not allow the sale of "normal phase" RES any longer (YBS are native).
- NC does not allow the sale of Emydidae turtles (including sliders).
- OR does not allow the possession of RES - not sure about YBS.
- MD does not allow the sale of turtles under 4" (state health code regulation).

Did I miss any?

Katrina
- TN does not allow the possession of turtles, period.
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I forgot to add:

- OH requires a permit to sell or possess RES.

Katrina

Although Maryland has passed a similiar law, the law prohibiting the sale of turtles under 4" is a Federal Law so it applies in all states.

http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2003/NEW00997.html

Bart

Yes, I know. It's often easier to have laws enforced if they're on the state books as well, though.

Katrina

>>Yes, I know. It's often easier to have laws enforced if they're on the state books as well, though.
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>>Katrina

N.J. laws prohibit the sales of all turtles within the state. The state does allow you to possess them with the standard exotic animal permit issued by the state.
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Steve W.