Megan,
I guess you missed my point or just choose to ignore it. No you did not simply report the stand to authorities, if I underatand correctly, you bought a turtle first then once you had your turtle, you reported the stand to authorities.
I should tell you though that what happened when the sale took place was probably a violation of federal law. You may have faciliated such by buying a turtle from this person; and it is possible that you might be considered, by some, to be one who aided and abetted another to commit a crime.
Have you turned that turtle over to federal authorities being that it was obtained by way of an apparent illegal sale?
Best wishes,
Glenn B
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