Although it currently is only being debated for West Virginia, this could have a serious impact on the hobby as a whole should it pass. This is a bill that is intended to increase restrictions on possession of exotic animals. To those in WV, I urge you to contact you local representative and take up the fight once again.
http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_S...ldoc=sb477+intr.htm&yr=2012&sesstype=RS&i=477
Bill can be found here:A BILL to repeal §20-2-51 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend said code by adding thereto a new article, designated §20-9-1, §20-9-2, §20-9-3, §20-9-4, §20-9-5, §20-9-6 and §20-9-7, all relating to limiting the possession of wild and exotic animals; expressing legislative intent; stating agency jurisdiction; defining certain terms; permitting expansion of the definitions; limiting custody and control of wild and exotic animals; providing a permit for persons who possess a wild and exotic animal prior to effective date; setting forth permit requirements; requiring a notarized permit application and fee; splitting of fee with Division of Natural Resources and county humane and animal control officer or the sheriff, in the alternative; stating exemptions; requiring interagency cooperation; and providing rule-making authority.
http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_S...ldoc=sb477+intr.htm&yr=2012&sesstype=RS&i=477