Massachusetts bans private possession of most wild and exotic animals without a MassWildlife license (321 CMR 9.00). In Lynn, keeping ferrets, minks, guinea pigs, or rabbits also requires an Inspectional Division permit.
Massachusetts prohibits keeping wild or exotic animals as pets. Under 321 CMR 9.00, only animals on the state exemption list may be possessed without a license from the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife), and licenses for non-exempt species are issued only for scientific, educational, or commercial purposes, not private pet ownership. Common exotics such as large cats, primates, venomous reptiles, wolves, and bears are off-limits. On top of the state law, Lynn requires a permit from the Inspectional Division to keep ferrets, minks, guinea pigs, or rabbits within city limits.
Possessing a non-exempt wild or exotic animal without a MassWildlife license is unlawful and the animal can be seized. Keeping Lynn's listed permitted animals without the Inspectional Division permit draws a removal order.
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