Washington

“It is unlawful for any person or persons to possess any wildlife as defined in this section,whether indigenous to Washington or not, until she or he has obtained a permit as provided by this section from the department of fish and wildlife.”

Dangerous wild animals are defined in this bill as including the Family Felidae but ONLY lions, tigers, captive-bred cougars, jaguars, cheetahs and leopards. This is different from the original bill that had all non-domestic cats and included servals in its DWA classification.

Additionally the words “excluding wolf-hybrids” has been added.

This bill has passed in house, is in the senate which has adjourned as of 3/9/04.

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Disclaimer: Please check all local - city, county, township ordinances in your area first before getting any hybrid or exotic animal.