Ive been doing alot of reasearch lately trying to find out regulations for exotic cats in south carolina. And here is some of the stuff I have found out. South carolina as a whole really doesnt worry to much about exotic pets but some counties and towns have banned some of them.
Counties
Chester County
York County
Lancaster County
Fairfield County
Lexington County
greenville county
Towns
Mt. pleasant
beaufort
I also found this
Section 47-5-50 Prohibition on sale of wild carnivores as pets; No carnivores, which normally are not domesticated, may be sold as a pet in this state. Dangerous animals are not permitted beyond premises unless safely restrained. Further, those possessing dangerous animals must maintain them in a controlled and confined manner. Dangerous animal is not defined only on the basis of species. No person may possess with the intent to sell, offer for sale, breed, or buy, or attempt to buy, a known dangerous animal; however, this subsection does not apply to a person who is licensed to possess and breed an animal under the classifications specified and regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture under the Animal Welfare Act as codified in Title 7 of the United States Code. It is illegal to sell, possess or import wild felines except for scientific or exhibition purposes
But from what the Charles with the fish and wildlife office in atlanta told me was that this referrs to wild animals not captive bred animals. He said it would be fine to have a captive born breeder from a usda certified breeding facility ship one into states but I could not go out in the woods and bring home a baby bobcat.
Im still researching some more into this and trying to find out all the counties and towns that have bans of restrictions on them. And Ill post more when there up
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