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Oppose the Ban
The proposed ban opened for public commentary on September 18, 2019 and is sponsored
by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The objective of this effort is the imposition of a complete ban on all exotic species. The regulation the Department is using in order to remove all rights & liberties New York State residents have to their own privately owned animals is cited by 6 NYCRR 180.1 - also called the "Dangerous Wildlife" Law. However, the Department already imposes this proposed rule with specific people for personal or political reasons. Such a premature imposition of a rule which is clearly abusive to the rights and liberties of the populace should be reason enough to refuse the adoption of this regulation. This Department needs a moratorium placed on their ability to create legislation and modify rules and regulations pertaining to the wildlife & exotic animal industry. It also needs strict oversight and staff changes as well as a whole new appreciation for & dedication to the people who sustain the Department and its activities - New York State residents.
by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The objective of this effort is the imposition of a complete ban on all exotic species. The regulation the Department is using in order to remove all rights & liberties New York State residents have to their own privately owned animals is cited by 6 NYCRR 180.1 - also called the "Dangerous Wildlife" Law. However, the Department already imposes this proposed rule with specific people for personal or political reasons. Such a premature imposition of a rule which is clearly abusive to the rights and liberties of the populace should be reason enough to refuse the adoption of this regulation. This Department needs a moratorium placed on their ability to create legislation and modify rules and regulations pertaining to the wildlife & exotic animal industry. It also needs strict oversight and staff changes as well as a whole new appreciation for & dedication to the people who sustain the Department and its activities - New York State residents.