Exotic and wild animals are banned in Mount Vernon under NY Environmental Conservation Law §11-0512. No new permits issued for wild animal pets.
NY ECL §11-0512 prohibits possession of wild animals as pets statewide — includes big cats, wolves, coyotes, foxes, bears, venomous reptiles, non-human primates, and more. Mount Vernon's dense residential environment adds local animal-nuisance enforcement. Pre-existing owners (before the law) may keep animals for their lifetime with a NYS DEC license only.
Possession of prohibited wild animal: misdemeanor under ECL §71-0924; animal seized by DEC; fines up to $1,000 per animal.
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