N.J. Admin. Code § 7:25-4.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 7:25-4.4 - Exempted species

(a) The following listed species of exotic or nongame mammals, birds, reptiles, or amphibians may be possessed in this State without a permit.

1. Birds:

i. Budgerigar--Melopsittacus undulatus;

ii. Cockatiel--Nymphicus hollandicus;

iii. Peafowl--Pavo cristatus;

iv. Rock dove--Columba livia;

v. Canary--Serinus canaria;

vi. House sparrow--Passer domesticus;

vii. European starling--Sturnis vulgaris;

viii. Zebra finch--Poephila guttatus;

ix. Society finch--Lonchura domesticus;

x. Ostrich--Struthio camelus;

xi. Greater Rhea--Rhea americana;

xii. Lesser Rhea--Rhea pennata;

xiii. Emu--Dromaius novaehollandiae.

2. Mammals:

i. Hamster--Mesocricetus auratus;

ii. Gerbil--Meriones mongolinensis;

iii. Guinea pig-Cavia porcellus;

iv. Pigmy goats-Carpa hircus;

v. Mice and Rats-Mus spp. and Rattus spp.;

vi. Chipmunk-Tamias spp. & Eutamias spp.;

vii. Red Squirrel-Tamiasciurus hudsonicus & douglasii;

viii. Flying Squirrel--Glaucompys spp.;

ix. Alpaca--Vicugna pacos;

x. Guanaco--Lama guanicoe;

xi. Llama--Lama glama;

xii. Bison (American buffalo)--Bison bison.

3. Reptiles:

i. American anole-Anolis carolinensis;

ii. Common iguana-Iguana iguana;

iii. Boa Constrictor-Constrictor constrictor;

iv. Eastern painted turtles-Chrysemys picta picta;

v. Snapping turtles-Chelydra serpentina;

vi. Fence lizard-Sceloporus occidentalis & undulatus;

vii. Garter snake-Thamnophia spp. (except T. sirtalis tetrataenia);

viii. Tokay gecko-Gekko gecko;

ix. Ribbon snake-Thamnophis spp. (except T. sirtalis tetrataenia).

4. Amphibians:

i. Leopard frogs-Rana pipiens;

ii. Green frogs-Rana clamitans;

iii. American toad-Bufo woodhousei americana;

iv. Fowlers toad-B.w.fowleri;

v. Bullfrogs-Rana catesbiana;

vi. Red Newts-Notophthalmus viridescens;

vii. Dusky salamanders-Desmognathus fuscus.

(b) Such exotic or nongame mammals, birds, reptiles or amphibians must be housed or caged in such a manner as to prevent liberation.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:25-4.4

Amended by 47 N.J.R. 3026(a), effective 12/7/2015