NY Environmental Conservation Law Section 11-0512 and Ag and Markets Law Section 370 prohibit possession of dangerous wild animals statewide, including in Saratoga County.
NY ECL Section 11-0512 bans possession of wild animals including big cats, wolves, bears, venomous reptiles, non-human primates, and crocodilians throughout Saratoga County. Agriculture and Markets Law Section 370 covers other exotic species. Persons who lawfully owned such animals before the law took effect may keep them under a NYS DEC permit but cannot acquire new ones. Falconry requires a separate NYS DEC license. The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office and NYS DEC Region 5 (Ray Brook) share enforcement. Towns like Clifton Park and Wilton enforce additional pet limits; Saratoga Springs prohibits livestock in non-agricultural zones.
ECL Section 11-0512 violation: misdemeanor, fine up to $250 per animal plus seizure. Agriculture and Markets violations can include up to 15 days jail and $1,000 fine per count.
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