Bill Description:
This bill adds poisonous or venomous snakes to the definition of animals inherently dangerous to humans.[teaserbreak]
This would make it unlawful for a person to import, transfer, sell, purchase or possess any poisonous or venomous snake unless that person holds a permit.
Background:
Read our press release on snake incidents for more info on the threats that dangerous “pet” snakes pose to animal welfare and public safety.
Take Action:
Mississippi residents, contact your state representative and urge him or her to support this legislation!
Read the full text and follow its progress here.