![]() ![]() Permittees must comply with stringent legal requirements for the housing, care, maintenance, and use of apes. 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. The state does not issue permits to keep apes as pets. Summary: In general, a state permit is required to import or possess apes. Because they are not exempt from the ban, it is illegal to import, possess, and sell gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos, orangutans, and gibbons within the municipality. Instead, the District has a blanket ban on all animals that are not specifically exempt by statute. does not have any statutes or regulations that specifically address Great Apes. These permits appear discretionary and criteria are not in the regulations. Section 601 of the Conservation Code does not allow the possession of any endangered species except by permit or license issued by the Director of the Division of Fish and Wildlife. Summary: In Delaware, the importation, possession, and sale of apes are governed by the state’s Endangered Species laws and the Exotic Animal laws. All federally licensed or registered exhibitors and research facilities are exempt from the ban however, the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) prohibits the importation of potentially dangerous apes by many exhibitors (except zoos, nature centers, and municipal parks). Summary: Under Section 26-40a, gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos, and orangutans are classified as “potentially dangerous animals” which may not be possessed by the general public. Generally, it is illegal to import, possess, or sell apes for use as pets but federally licensed exhibitors (like circuses, zoos, animal acts, and some wildlife sanctuaries), scientific research facilities, and disabled people can freely import, possess, buy, and sell those animals. ![]() Summary: Since 1994, Colorado’s Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act (PACFA) has banned the import, possession, sale, and transfer of apes. According to the legislature, it is necessary to regulate the import, possession, use, and treatment of Great Apes. Summary: In California, all gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, bonobos, and gibbons are classified as “wildlife” that must be restricted by the state for their own health and welfare. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (GFC) prohibits the importation, transportation, sale, purchase, and possession of endangered species unless the animals were legally acquired and are held under a permit (public zoos are exempt). Summary: In Arkansas, gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos, orangutans, and gibbons are protected because of their status as “endangered species” under state law. The agency does not issue licenses to keep restricted apes as pets or assistance animals. According to GFC’s Live Wildlife rules, it is generally illegal to keep “restricted” apes without a GFD-issued license. Summary: In Arizona, most species of apes including chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, and bonobos are classified as “restricted live wildlife” by the Arizona Game and Fish Commission (GFC) and the Arizona Game and Fish Department (GFD). In general, it is illegal to import and possess apes without a DFG permit. Summary: 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). 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. Summary: 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. These discussion were written between 20. Other states simply link to the detailed legal discussion. This is because those states have more complex laws that need both an overview and longer analysis. Some states include both an overview of the laws and detailed legal discussions. Below the short description of each state's laws on possession of great apes are links to discussions on the laws. The great ape family generally includes bonobos, chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans. The following table briefly describes each state's laws concerning great apes. ![]()
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