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Detailed Discussion of New York Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | The following discussion begins with a general overview of the various New York state statutes and regulations affecting Great Apes. It then analyzes the applicability of those laws to the possession and use of apes for specific purposes, including their possession as pets, for scientific research, for commercial purposes, and in sanctuaries. |
Overview of Florida Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This is a short overview of Florida Great Ape law. |
Endangered Species Act Split-Listing Chart for Chimpanzees | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This split chart details the legal status of chimpanzees based on whether they were born or imported in the US or in foreign countries. |
Overview of Georgia Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This is a short overview of Georgia Great Ape law. |
Detailed Discussion of Alabama Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This article discusses the state laws that govern the import, possession, use, and treatment of Great Apes in Alabama. In Alabama, gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos, orangutans and gibbons are considered “Class 1” wildlife, which means that they are among the most heavily regulated wild animals in the state. Although the possession and use of apes is heavily regulated in certain areas, such as display and exhibition, it is virtually unregulated in other areas. The following article begins with a general overview of the various state statutes and regulations affecting Great Apes. It then analyzes the applicability of those laws to the possession and use of apes for specific purposes, including their possession as pets, for scientific research, for commercial purposes, and in sanctuaries. The discussion concludes with a compilation of local ordinances which govern the possession and use of apes within geographic subdivisions of the state. |
Detailed Discussion of Illinois Great Apes Laws | Hanna V. Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This article discusses the state laws that govern the import, possession, use, and treatment of Great Apes in Illinois. As of January 1, 2011, the possession of Great Apes is banned in Illinois. However, circuses, zoos, and other exhibitors, research facilities, and animal refuges are exempt from the ban. Those exempt facilities are not required to obtain state permits to possess or display apes. |
Overview of Hawaii Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This is a short overview of Hawaii Great Ape law. |
Detailed Discussion of Alaska Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | In Alaska, gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos, orangutans, and gibbons are considered “game” animals which are regulated by the state’s Department of Fish and Game (DFG). In general, it is illegal to import and possess apes without a DFG permit.The following article begins with a general overview of the various state statutes and regulations affecting Great Apes. It then analyzes the applicability of those laws to the possession and use of apes for specific purposes, including their possession as pets, for scientific research, for commercial purposes, and in sanctuaries. |
Overview of Idaho Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This is a short overview of Idaho Great Ape law. |
Detailed Discussion of Arizona Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | In Arizona, most species of apes including chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, and bonobos are classified as “restricted live wildlife” because they are “inherently dangerous animals capable of transmitting disease and causing serious injury or death to human beings.”[1] It is illegal to keep “restricted” apes for use as pets and assistance animals.The following discussion begins with a general overview of the various state statutes and regulations affecting Great Apes. It then analyzes the applicability of those laws to the possession and use of apes for specific purposes, including their possession as pets, for scientific research, for commercial purposes, and in sanctuaries. The discussion concludes with a compilation of local ordinances which govern the possession and use of apes within geographic subdivisions of the state. |