Pythons confiscated from a Cleveland home

[BPelizabeth]

ahhh tonka...thank you for pointing that out....I did not understand that. But I would think since this just passed that there would be a time frame in which to permit these animals. It wasn't that long ago that it was put into place right?

[DemmBalls]

ahhh tonka...thank you for pointing that out....I did not understand that. But I would think since this just passed that there would be a time frame in which to permit these animals. It wasn't that long ago that it was put into place right?

The executive order was passed Jan 6th.

[tonkatoyman]

Instead of a grandfather clause they may have had a grace period in which to file for or acquire a permit. Perhaps someone from Ohio could chime in here so we aren't speaking out of ignorance.

[DemmBalls]

Instead of a grandfather clause they may have had a grace period in which to file for or acquire a permit. Perhaps someone from Ohio could chime in here so we aren't speaking out of ignorance.

The term I have been hearing is that snakes will be 'grandfathered' in, but permitting will be required...However, I have not spoken to an official about this yet. There still seems to be some grey areas with all of this?

[tonkatoyman]

I suspect the officials took advantage of the permit law to satisfy a panicked neighbor. The original owner might even have a case for compensation or returned animals with a little research. Especially with the good health record the animals received. That would help prove competency in handling and caring for the animals.

[masterofdestiny90]

This is what I found on Cleveland's website. It seams that the permit law went into effect in 2002.





603A.03 Keeping an Exotic Animal Without a Permit Prohibited
(a) No person shall keep or possess or bring into the City, any exotic animal unless the person has first obtained a personal possession permit for the animal from the Commissioner of Assessments and Licenses in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.

(b) No person who owns or has lawful possession of any real property, premises or structure shall keep or possess or allow any other person to keep or possess any exotic animal on the property, premises or structure except in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

(c) No person shall breed an exotic animal, except in compliance with this chapter.
(Ord. No. 536-01. Passed 6-3-02, eff. 6-10-02)

[tonkatoyman]

This is what I found on Cleveland's website. It seams that the permit law went into effect in 2002.





603A.03 Keeping an Exotic Animal Without a Permit Prohibited
(a) No person shall keep or possess or bring into the City, any exotic animal unless the person has first obtained a personal possession permit for the animal from the Commissioner of Assessments and Licenses in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.

(b) No person who owns or has lawful possession of any real property, premises or structure shall keep or possess or allow any other person to keep or possess any exotic animal on the property, premises or structure except in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

(c) No person shall breed an exotic animal, except in compliance with this chapter.
(Ord. No. 536-01. Passed 6-3-02, eff. 6-10-02)

If this is the case and It appears it is, then the owner goofed by not following the law. Please people "protect our hobby" obey the laws. Don't give people more reasons to point fingers and say "see these things are..."

[BPelizabeth]

Thank you so much for clarifying. Let this be a reminder to all to make sure that you are in accordance with your paticular state and city regulations. This is so unfortunate and is another negative light shone upon our industry.

We have to be diligant 100% of the time....they only have to catch 1 exotic owner not following the laws.

Its a shame!!!!

[tonkatoyman]

Thank you so much for clarifying. Let this be a reminder to all to make sure that you are in accordance with your paticular state and city regulations. This is so unfortunate and is another negative light shone upon our industry.

We have to be diligant 100% of the time....they only have to catch 1 exotic owner not following the laws.

Its a shame!!!!

And remember it always ends up as headline news in primetime....

[masterofdestiny90]

Here is the link from Cleveland's website for their exotic animals list. It is very extensive.

http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/clevel...art6_603a.html