ARE QUAKER PARROTS
LEGAL IN MY STATE?
All of the following
information is from the Quaker Parakeet Society website.
Alabama -Legal with no restrictions
Alaska - Legal with no restrictions
Arizona -Legal with no restrictions
Arkansas -Legal with no restrictions
California - Illegal to own or sell; no exceptions
Colorado -Colorado Wildlife ARTICLE VIII regarding
POSSESSION,Prohibited Species, reads: >>The following terrestrial wildlife
species or viable gametes (eggs and sperm) are hereby determined to be
detrimental to existing wildlife and their habitat in Colorado, and except as
authorized in writing by the Division of Wildlife in accordance with criteria in
Commission Regulation #1102A.4. and consideration of the potential for and
adverse impacts of hybridization with native wildlife, their possession is
prohibited. Persons who have proof of possession of those species listed in
subsections 1 through 8 of this section prior to September 1, 1990, may possess
the following species for the life of the animal(s). These live animals may not
be transported, imported, sold, bartered or traded within Colorado. They may be
transported out of state according to state and federal regulations. All animals
held under the grandfather clause must be tagged, recorded, and reported as per
regulations #1106, #1109, and #1110 in Chapter 11. 1. All species and hybrids of
wild species in the subfamily Caprinae not native to North America. 03/14/02 12.
Monk parakeet - (Myiopsitta monachus)
Connecticut - It appears that this state has made it illegal to own,
breed, sell, transport Quaker Parrots in the state and that efforts are being
made to remove Quaker Parakeets from their dangerous species listing.
Bill: HB5804 - An Act Concerning Monk Parakeets
Intent (Pertaining to Monk Parakeets): The bill prohibits catching or killing a
monk parakeet, or attempting to do either. By law, violators of bird protection
laws are subject to a fine between $ 10 and $200, up to 30 days in prison, or
both. Each bird killed or possessed is a separate offense (CGS § 26-98). (This
bill has passed)
(a) No person shall catch, kill or purchase or attempt to catch, kill or
purchase, sell, offer or expose for sale or have in possession, living or dead,
any wild bird other than a game bird, or purchase or attempt to purchase, sell,
offer or expose for sale or have in possession any part of any such bird or of
the plumage thereof except as acquired under the provisions of this chapter. For
the purposes of this section, the following shall be considered game birds: The
anatidae, or waterfowl, including brant, wild ducks and geese; the rallidae, or
rails, including coots, gallinules and sora and other rails; the fclimicolae, or
shore birds, including snipe and woodcock; the gallinae, including wild turkeys,
grouse, prairie chickens, pheasants, partridge and quail; the corvidae,
including crows. No person shall take or destroy any nest or any egg of any wild
bird or game bird. No person shall possess any nest or egg of any wild or game
bird. English sparrows, starlings and, when found depredating ornamental trees,
agriculture crops, livestock or wildlife, or when concentrated in such numbers
as to constitute a public health or public safety hazard, crows, rock doves,
monk parakeets and brown-headed cowbirds shall not be included among the birds
protected by this [section] subsection. Any conservation officer and any other
officer having authority to serve criminal process shall have the same powers
relating to violations of the provisions of this section as are conferred by
section 26-6, as amended. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a)
of this section, no person shall catch or kill or attempt to catch or kill a
monk parakeet.
Delaware -Legal without restrictions
Florida - Legal with no restrictions
Georgia -Prohibited as pets. Considered "wild animal". Breeding
allowed with breeder's license ($236 annually) if bred for wholesale
exportation. Transport across state lines is legal; no notice required if travel
through Georgia is less than 24 hours duration.
Hawaii-Illegal to own or sell; no exceptions
Idaho -Legal with no restrictions
Illinois -Legal with no restrictions
Indiana -Legal with no restrictions
Iowa -Legal with no restrictions
Kansas -Law states ownership is legal with a permit; however, the
state has no forms for a permit application and the Department of Fish and
Wildlife will not issue one......(stalemate) -- State considering opening Monk
ownership - Results TBA
Kentucky -Illegal to own or sell; no exceptions
Louisiana -Legal with no restrictions
Maine -Legal with approved permit; but they are reluctant to issue
any
Maryland -Legal with no restrictions
Massachusettes Legal with no restrictions
SENATE BILL S 147 - (full text) AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE SALE OF UNWEANED BABY
BIRDS HEARING DATE: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 10:00 AM Massachusetts State
House, Room B-2 Bill's sponsor: Senator Mike Morrisey SECTION 1. Section 136A of
Chapter 140 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2004 official edition is
hereby amended by inserting after the definition of “shelter” with the
following: “Unweaned Bird”, A bird who is not accustomed to feeding itself
without its mother being present. Section 2. Section 138A of Chapter 140 of the
General Laws, as appearing in the 2004 official edition, is hereby amended by
inserting after line 32 the following new paragraph: No commercial
establishment, pet shop, firm or corporation shall import into the commonwealth
for sale or resale in the commonwealth any Unweaned Bird; provided that the
Department of Food and Agriculture shall determine when Unweaned birds shall be
deemed eligible for sale; provided further that the Department of Food and
Agriculture shall promulgate rules and regulations as to what age and size each
species of bird must be before said Unweaned Bird can be sold or transported
into the Commonwealth; provided further that said rules and regulations shall be
reviewed on an annual basis
Michigan -Legal with no restrictions
Minnesota -Legal with no restrictions
Mississippi- Legal with no restrictions
Missouri-Legal with no restrictions
Montana -Legal with no restrictions
Nebraska -Legal with no restrictions
Nevada - Legal with no restrictions
New Hampshire -Legal with no restrictions Importing allowed with
permit and certification.
New Jersey - Legal ownership granted via permit after STRICT criteria
are met (Wow, check out these laws! ) Section:7:25-4.8 "Potentially dangerous species" Quakers are
included, listed as "potentially dangerous"..........and cannot be kept as pets,
but there are efforts currently being made to have Quaker Parakeets removed from
the dangeerous species listing.
new info:
New Jersey Bill: A1237 (formerly A4260) Introduced: State Assembly Sponsored By:
Joan M. Voss & Robert M. Gordon Status: 1/15/07: In Senate Environment
Committee. Pre-introduced for 2007 session. Passed technical review. Contact
information: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillsByCommittee.asp Intent:
Removes monk parakeet from list of potentially dangerous species. Effect: This
bill would provide that the monk parakeet (Myiopsitta spp.) shall not be
considered or listed by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) or any
other State agency as a potentially dangerous species. This means the bird can
be kept and bred within the State. The bill also would provide that any feral
monk parakeet, including any nest or egg thereof, must be protected by the DEP,
any other State agency, and any local governmental entity in the same manner and
to the same extent as any nongame species of bird indigenous to the State that
is protected by the "The Endangered and Nongame Species Conservation Act," any
other applicable State law, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto.
Information Compiled by Sandee L. Molenda, C.A.S.
New Mexico - Legal with no restrictions
New York -ALL pet birds must be banded to be sold retail, or to be
boarded at a pet shop (they can be confiscated from a pet store if not banded).
There is NO form of registration.
North Carolina - Legal with no restrictions
North Dakota -Legal with no restrictions
Ohio -Legal if wings are kept clipped (law passed June, 1996)
Oklahoma -Legal with no restrictions
Oregon - Legal with no restrictions
Pennsylvania -Illegal to own or sell; no exceptions (will euthanize)
Rhode Island -Illegal to own or sell; no exceptions
South Carolina -Legal with no restrictions
South Dakota -Legal with no restrictions
Tennessee -Illegal to own or sell; no exceptions
Texas -Legal with no restrictions
Utah -Legal with no restrictions
Vermont -Ownership legal with no specific restrictions. Importing: All
psittacine birds imported into Vermont must be banded, microchipped or have
other approved identification which identifies the breeder.
Virginia -Ownership, buying, selling, and breeding are all legal IF birds
are close-banded It is illegal to transport into Virginia unless moving there
and birds are close-banded
Washington - Legal with no restrictions
West Virginia -Legal with no restrictions
Wisconsin -Legal with no restrictions
Wyoming -Illegal to own or sell; no exceptions
