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Regulation on ferrets as pets
Australia
It is illegal to keep ferrets as pets in Queensland or the Northern Territory;
in the ACT a license is required.
Iceland
Selling, distributing, breeding and keeping ferrets is illegal in Iceland.
New Zealand
It has been illegal to sell, distribute or breed ferrets in New Zealand since
2002.
Portugal
It is illegal to keep ferrets as pets in Portugal. Ferrets can only be used for
hunting purposes and can only be kept with a government permit.
United States
Ferrets were once banned in many US states, but most of these laws were
rescinded in the 1980s and 90s as they became popular pets. Ferrets are still
illegal in California under Fish and Game Code Section 2118 and the California
Code of Regulations.
Additionally, "Ferrets are strictly prohibited as pets under Hawaii law because
they are potential carriers of the rabies virus"; the territory of Puerto Rico
has a similar law.
Ferrets are also restricted by individual cities, such as, Washington, DC and
New York City. They are also prohibited on many military bases. A permit to own
a ferret is needed in other areas, including Rhode Island. Illinois does not
require a permit to merely possess a ferret, but a permit is required to breed
ferrets. It was once illegal to own ferrets in Dallas, Texas, but the current
Dallas City Code for Animals includes regulations for the vaccination of
ferrets.
Brazil
Ferrets are becoming popular. They are only allowed if they are given a
microchip identification tag and sterilized.
Travel regulations
Airline policies
Most airlines require advance booking for ferret travel, and may levy additional
fees. Requirements concerning pet carrier size, weight, and construction may
vary from airline to airline. In the U.S., Delta Airlines is the only airline to
allow ferrets in the cabin during a flight.
Airline Cargo Cabin Notes Details
Air Canada Yes No No travel between December 19 and January 9 or between June 20
and September 10. Travelling with your Pet
Delta Air Lines Yes Yes Pets as Carry On
Luxair Yes Yes Restrictions apply on flights to the UK. Travelling with animals
Northwest Airlines Yes No Travel with pet
Ryanair No No What is Ryanair's policy on the carriage of animals?
US Airways No No US Airways does not allow pets as cargo because of the heat in
some of their hub cities, such as Las Vegas. US Airways - Pets in the Passenger
Cabin
Southwest Airlines No No Animals and Pets
Train policies
Company Cargo Cabin Notes Details
Deutsche Bahn N/A Yes
Eurostar No No Information on taking Pets and Guide dogs on Eurostar
Import laws
Australia
Ferrets cannot be imported into Australia at all. A report drafted in August
2000 seems to be the only effort made to date to change the situation.
Canada
Ferrets brought from anywhere except the US require a Permit to Import from the
Canadian Food Inspection Agency Animal Health Office. Ferrets from the US
require only a vaccination certificate signed by a veterinarian. Ferrets under
three months old are not subject to any restrictions for importation.
European Union
As of July 2004, dogs, cats, and ferrets can travel freely within the European
Union under the PETS travel scheme. To cross a border within the EU, ferrets
require at minimum an EU PETS passport and an identification microchip (though
some countries will accept a tattoo instead). Vaccinations are also required;
most countries require a rabies vaccine, and some also require a distemper
vaccine and treatment for ticks and fleas 24 to 48 hours before entry. PETS
travel information is available from any EU veterinarian or on government
websites.
Japan
Although previously pet ferrets were allowed to be brought into Japan, that is
no longer the case. Individual pet ferrets cannot be brought into Japan without
proper documents. However, licensed breeders such as Canadian Farms, PVF,
Marshall's, etc... have a special agreement that still allows the import of
those ferrets from those companies.
United Kingdom
The UK accepts ferrets under the PETS travel scheme. Ferrets must be
microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, and documented. They must be treated
for ticks and tapeworms 24 to 48 hours before entry. They must also arrive via
an authorized route. Ferrets arriving from outside the EU may be subject to a
six-month quarantine.[
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