I am considering a move to Athens, GA, and was wondering if anybody was familiar with the local ordinances. If I understan correctly, under state laws my Boas and pythons are no problem, but I would need permits for my Gila monsters?
Thanks.
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Herp laws in Athens, Georgia?
barry m
Jul 02, 2003 03:23 PM
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oldherper
Jul 05, 2003 10:39 AM
Yes, anything that is venomous and not native to Georgia requires a permit. The permit itself is not difficult to obtain, as long as you are not intending to keep them in your home. They want you to have a commercial building and they will inspect the facility. The catch is the insurance policy required. The permit itself is around $200.00 per year. The insurance policy is about $3,000.00 per year.
Also prohibited in Georgia is keeping any native non-venomous snakes without a permit. This permit is inexpensive. I think around $20.00 per year, but is generally only issued for educational purposes.
