I understand you are concerned that this finalized rule may place an undue burden on the reptile industry. The rule prohibits the importation or interstate transportation of species not included in a list of approved species. It also prohibits the possession, purchase, sale, barter, release, or breeding of these prohibited snake species.
Wait. Are we talking about a different addition to the Lacey Act, or what? I saw nothing that said that possession, purchase, and breeding were banned as long as they remained instate.