Permits for the keeping and breeding of reptiles would be governed by your local town, or city. If you call your town clerk, they will tell you if there are any restrictions in your town or city. All states now have some restrictions on the types of snakes you can keep, but bp's are not on these yet. If you live in a privite home you own, its up to you, but if you live in a condo, townhouse, or apartment complex, you might have to check with the super, or the association that governs the rules in the complex. if you own your own your house, just make sure that what you are keeping is not on the state or town restricted list. Remember every town can incorporate its own rules, so an animal allowed in your town may be allowed, but in the next town over be prohibited. So to be sure call your local town hall.