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| Overview of Georgia Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This is a short overview of Georgia Great Ape law. | Article |
| 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 |
| Detailed Discussion of Great Apes under the Endangered Species Act | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This paper first examines the historical listing of Great Apes under the Endangered Species Act, including the “split listing” of chimpanzees. It then analyzes how the listing status of Great Apes limits their use in various situations such as private possession, scientific research, and entertainment. Finally, the paper discusses the applicable provisions of CITES that restrict the international trade in Great Apes. | Article |
| Overview of Idaho Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This is a short overview of Idaho Great Ape law. | Article |
| 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 Great Apes under the Chimpanzee Health Improvement, Maintenance, and Protection Act | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This is a brief overview of the regulation of Great Apes under the CHIMP act. | Article |
| Overview of Indiana Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This is a short overview of Indiana 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 Kansas Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This is an overview of Kansas 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 |