Showing ordinances that apply to Montrose, NY
Montrose is an unincorporated community (population 2,862) in Westchester County, New York. Because Montrose is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Westchester County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The exotic pets rules below are the ones that govern your area.
NY Ag and Markets Law Section 370 bans possession of wild animals including big cats, bears, wolves, primates, and venomous reptiles statewide. Westchester County Health Department enforces through animal control. Ferrets are legal in NY unlike NYC.
Section 370 prohibits ownership of any species listed as wild. Exceptions exist for licensed wildlife rehabilitators, educational facilities, and USDA-licensed exhibitors. Westchester County Health Department handles seizures with NYSPCA assistance. Fines stack per animal. Reptiles over 6 feet such as pythons require DEC license.
First offense: up to 250 dollars per animal. Subsequent: up to 1,000 dollars plus seizure.
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