Lyle, just suggested that to get a general idea of the bans, but I would
definitely contact the Health Department or a related county agency. TC
At 10:34 AM 12/05/00 -0500, you wrote:
>>Another possibility is if you have a decent pet shop in the area. They
>>will probably know of any bans in your area.
>
>I would never trust that scenario........health dept is the way to go. Most
>laws of these types are not enforced unless a complaint is filed. Some
>groups have tried to make an issue of this, by suggesting that the police
>are coming to your home to kill your pets. Truth is they dont have the
>people do do this, nor th interest. The reason for the bans is often to
>cover a city's liability for prospective law suits.
>If you rent or have a bad relationship with a neighbor, they can make a
>call and turn you in, if such bans exist in your area. This woudl be the
>only reason for them to pay you a visit. Also if you take your banned
>reptile out to a public place, like the mall.
>
>Lyle Puente
>PO Box 438
>Crompond, NY 10517
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