Model Legislation
Using our nationally recognized expertise, Born Free USA united with API has prepared model language on a variety of animal issues. The following legislation is available here as Adobe Acrobat PDF documents for your download. For additional model legislation not listed here, email legislation@bornfreeusa.org.
Companion Animals
- Regulating dealers and pet shops — contact Born Free USA united with API for details
- Restricting the sale of unweaned birds at pet shops and bird marts
Exotic Animals
- An Act Prohibiting the Private Possession of Exotic Animals (state legislation)
- Prohibiting the Private Possession of Exotic Animals (local ordinance)
- Restricting the sale of unweaned birds at pet shops and bird marts
Animals in Entertainment
- An Act Relating to the Use of Wild and Exotic Animals in Traveling Shows and Circuses (state legislation)
- Prohibiting the Use of Wild and Exotic Animals in Traveling Shows and Circuses (local ordinance)
- Prohibiting the Display of Wild and Exotic Animals for Public Entertainment or Amusement (local ordinance)
Wildlife
