Suffolk County Code Chapter 299 (Wild Animals) prohibits keeping wild, dangerous, or exotic animals as pets county-wide. NY Ag and Markets Law 370 and Environmental Conservation Law 11-0512 prohibit possession of wild animals, venomous reptiles, and large carnivores statewide.
Suffolk County Code Chapter 299 specifically prohibits possession of lions, tigers, bears, wolves, venomous snakes, crocodilians, and nonhuman primates. NY ECL 11-0512 requires DEC licenses for possession of wildlife. Federally listed species require USFWS permits. Service animals and properly licensed educational or rehabilitation facilities are exempt. Suffolk County SPCA and NYSDEC enforce jointly.
County code violation up to $1,000 plus animal seizure. ECL 11-0512 violations are misdemeanors with up to $250 plus 15 days jail.
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