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The National Reptile & Amphibian Advisory Council   
The National Reptile & Amphibian Advisory Council (NRAAC) is a not-for-profit educational organization, staffed and run by volunteers, dedicated to producing an annual symposium on laws, rules, and regulations regarding reptiles and amphibians at the local, state, national, and international levels. |
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Friday, October 19. 2012FREE eBook on State Reptile & Amphibian Laws available for download One of the resources referenced repeatedly at the 2012 National Reptile and Amphibian Law Summit in Houston is the book State of the Union: Legal Authority Over the Use of Native Amphibians and Reptiles in the United States.The book is a direct result of a reptile and amphibian regulatory summit held in November 2009 by the Reptile and Amphibian Subcommittee and Law Enforcement Committee of the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies. Editors Priya Nanjappa and Paulette M. Conrad have taken on the monumental task of assembling a guide to the laws in 49* states regarding native herps. "The Association recognizes that amphibians and reptiles are the focus of a user community that in general, supports the protection, persistence, and sustainable use of amphibians and reptiles. However, the Association is also increasingly aware of large-scale uses, both legal and illegal, that could threaten wild populations .... The purpose of this report is to determine the current "State of the Union" with laws and regulations in place for native amphibians and reptiles..." This ebook is a must have for any business or serious hobbyist, researcher, field herper, or anyone else breeding, working with, studying, or keeping native herpetofauna. At less than 9 MB, it's small enough to fit on any device that will read Adobe Acrobat files, whether it's a PC, iPad, Kindle, or other device, and it provides a state-by-state breakdown of native amphibian and reptile laws and regulations, plus a variety of appendices that serve as quick look up guides. The report was produced and published as a book and a downloadable eBook in February 2012, so it's fairly current. However, as with all books on laws and regulations, it's always best to double check with your state wildlife agency for any updates. This full color eBook is available as a free download on the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies' website in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format, or by clicking on the book image to the right. * Hawaii is not included as it only has Sea Turtles, which are federally protected, and one sea snake. Trackbacks
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