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Monthly archives: January, 2022

ALERT: America COMPETES Act of 2022 Lacey Act Amendments

Buried within the 2,912 pages of the America COMPETES Act of 2022 lie Lacey Act amendments that affect all non-domesticated pet/animal (i.e. all animals except dogs, cats, and traditional farm animals) owners. COMPETES is an acronym for Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology and Economic Strength. The stated purpose of the Act is to …

Reminder: NC Tegu Ban/Native Species Rules Hearing

The public virtual hearing for the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) proposed new rules is TODAY, January 20, 2022. NCWRC has proposed new rules regarding keeping and importing (into North Carolina) reptiles and other animals. The biggest issues for herpetoculture in this proposal include a ban on all tegus and import permit requirement for native …