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Governor of Ohio signs Exotics ban today!

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-01-06/outgoing-ohio-governor-orders-ban-on-exotic-pets.html

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I dont believe it will stick(At least not entirely). The gutless and worthless gov. of Ohio uses executive order to pass this legislation on his last day in office. The new governor is way too business friendly and I believe he will listen to facts VS. Fear.

doesn't bode well for the situation that the new governor has said he currently sees no reason to change it. Let us hope that clearer heads prevail.

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Strickland's successor, Gov.-elect John Kasich, who takes office on Monday, indicated yesterday that he might support a permanent exotic-animal ban.
"It sounds reasonable, but let me just take a look at it," Kasich told reporters. "I would be inclined to say we should continue it."

I know what he said, but there will be provisions that will be made about specifics, such as defining a large constrictor. Is that any boa or python or rat snake for that matter, or is any snake over 6 or 8 or 10 ft, or will it be more specific. Burms retics african rocks....... I am hopeful that USARK will comment.

np

I'd contact SAOVA, USARK, UAPPEAL, and PIJAC. Start an email and phone calling campaign and get active!!! You all must be heard and let your elected officials feel the heat!!!

This is why we must keep up our $ up support for USARK!!

http://pijac.org/

PIJAC is tracking the story, I haven't seen anything from USARK.

USARK is working on it, but these things take time. REXANO has already made a "call to action" with a few steps and some talking points, but a couple of the points contain inaccurate information (which makes us look unprepared and ignorant). this is why USARK is taking its time - to make sure that they can get the most accurate information to the most people at the best time. these things are time sensitive, of course, and strategy is required to make the best use of the time we have. we saw the same delay with the federal legislation that was defeated this past year. USARK bided its time, then unleashed a FLOOD of phone calls and emails all at one time. it makes a larger impact that way.

as for the list of animals, this has already been decided on - at least for the time being. the most recent draft proposal lists the following:

(A) As of January 6, 2011, except as provided in paragraphs (B) and (C), it shall be
unlawful to posses, sell, or transfer live restricted species. For purposes of this
section, "restricted species" means any individual animal of the following scientific
classifications:
(1) Class mammalia, order carnivora:
(a) Family canidae: coyote (Canis latrans), timber and gray
wolf (Canis lupus), excluding wolf-dog hybrids;
(b) Family felidae: lions (Panthera leo), tigers (Panthera
tigris), jaguars (Panthera onca), leopard (Panthera pardus),
clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), snow leopard (Panthera
uncia), cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus), bobcat (Rufus rufus), lynx
(Lynx rufus), cougars, pumas, or mountain lions (Puma
concolor), including hybrids thereof;
(c) Family ursidae: all species of bears.
(2) All species of Class mammilia, order primates excluding humans.
(3) Class reptilia:
(a) Order crocodylia: all species of alligators, crocodiles,
caimans, and gharials.
(b) Order squamata:
(i) Family atractaspidae: all species, such as mole vipers.
(ii) Family boidae: anaconda (Genus eunectes), Burmese
python (Python molurus), reticulated python (Python
reticulatus), amethystine python (Morelia amethistinus),
scrub python (Morelia kinghorni), northern African python
(Python sebae), southern African python (Python natalensis).
(iii) Family colubridae: boomslang (Dispholidus typus), twig
snake (Genus thelotornis).
(iv) Family elapidae: all species, such as cobra, mamba, and
coral snakes.
(v) Family hydrophiidae: all species, such as sea snakes.
(vi) Family viperidae: all species, such as rattlesnakes,
pit vipers, and puff adders.

I sent my email today!! Thanks USARK!