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| Detailed Discussion of Delaware Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | In Delaware, the importation, possession, and sale of apes are governed by the state’s Endangered Species laws and the Exotic Animal laws. 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. | Article |
| Overview of California Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This is a short overview of California Great Ape law. | Article |
| Overview of New York Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This is a short overview of New York Great Ape law. | Article |
| 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. |
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| Detailed Discussion of Hawaii Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | In Hawaii, gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos, orangutans, and gibbons are heavily regulated because of their dual status as both endangered/threatened species and restricted 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. | Article |
| Overview of Connecticut Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
Under Section 26-40a of Connecticut’s Fisheries and Game Law, gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos, and orangutans are classified as “potentially dangerous animals” which may not be possessed by the general public. |
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| Overview of Texas Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This is a short overview of Texas Great Ape law. | Article |
| Detailed Discussion of Indiana Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | In Indiana, the importation, possession, and sale of certain species of apes are restricted under the state’s Endangered Species laws, the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Exotic Mammal rules, or both. The following discussion begins with a general overview of the state statutes and regulations affecting Great Apes. It then applies 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. Because of the issues highlighted throughout the discussion, there is a high degree of uncertainty in the interpretation and application of Indiana’s laws and regulations as applied to Great Apes. | Article |
| Overview of Delaware Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This is a short overview of Delaware Great Ape law. | Article |
| 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. | Article |