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| Overview of Kansas Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This is an overview of Kansas Great Ape law. |
| Detailed Discussion of Kansas Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | In Kansas, it is legal for anyone to import, possess, buy, and sell any species of ape for any purpose. There are no state permit or registration requirements for gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos, orangutans, or gibbons; however, those species are protected under the Federal Endangered Species Act, and activities involving those animals may require federal permits.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. |
| Detailed Discussion of Alabama Great Ape 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 Alabama. Generally, there are very few state-level restrictions on activities involving those animals; however, Alabama does regulate the possession and treatment of apes by certain exhibitors. Also included are many local ordinances that have been enacted by counties and municipalities to restrict or regulate Great Apes within political subdivisions of the state. |
| Overview of Kentucky Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This is a short overview of Kentucky Great Ape law. |
| Detailed Discussion of Kentucky Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | In Kentucky, all chimpanzees, gorillas, bonobos, orangutans, and gibbons are classified as “inherently dangerous” exotic wildlife by the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (DFWR). 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. |
| Detailed Discussion of Florida Great Ape 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 Florida. In general, a state permit is required to import or possess apes. The state does not issue permits to keep apes as pets; however, individuals who possessed apes prior to the 1980 ban may be permitted to keep those apes for the remainder of the animals’ lives. The state does issue permits to import and possess apes for commercial or scientific uses to applicants who are qualified by age and experience and who have appropriate facilities. Permittees must comply with stringent legal requirements for the housing, care, maintenance, and use of apes. Also included within the article are local ordinances which have been enacted by counties and municipalities to restrict or regulate Great Apes within political subdivisions of the state. |
| Overview of Louisiana Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This is a short overview of Louisiana Great Ape law. |
| Detailed Discussion of Louisiana Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | According to the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC), the possession of certain nonhuman primates “poses significant hazards to public safety and health,” and “is detrimental to the welfare of the 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. |
| Overview of Michigan Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This is a short over view of Michigan Great Ape law. |
| Overview of Missouri Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This is a short overview of Missouri Great Ape law. |