State Regulations Regarding Quakers
contributed by Sheri McGuire
There are laws and regulations in several states concerning the keeping
of Quaker parakeets. Quakers have proven to be very hardy and prolific.
They were able to establish their own flocks, even in some of the cold
climates in the U.S. Therefore, some of these states feel their agricultural
crops are in danger and have either banned the Quaker in their states or
established some regulations such as band requirements or wing clipping.
These laws and regulations change all the time.
If for any reason this list
needs updated please contact me at:
U33D1@WVNVM.WVNET.EDU
States that ban Quaker parakeet ownership
- California
- Connecticut
- Kansas
- Hawaii
- Kentucky (under the name Quaker Parrot
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- Wyoming
States that allow Quaker parakeet ownership
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Florida
- Georgia (Can not transport over state lines and must adhere to strict regulations concerning housing, security, sale, and such. In addition, you have to have a license from the State Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division ($236.00) and a license from the State Department of Agriculture)
- Kentucky (under the name Monk Parakeet)
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- New Jersey (law states that you cannot breed or sell them in pet stores. It says nothing about pet ownership)
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- New York (closed-band only)
- North Carolina
- Ohio (clipped wings only or will law be soon - check new laws!!)
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- South Carolina
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia (closed-band only)
- Washington State
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
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Last updated: 2/10/97