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An entry permit for exotic animals in NC - is basically a Veterinarian certificate acquired from a State certified Veterinarian.
Now according to the House Bill 554 - of the NC General Assembly - which was passed and filed on April, 2, 2015. The term "Dangerous Wild/Exotic Animals" includes the following -
- Canidae - specifically the red (C. rufus) and gray wolves (C. lupus). Does not include domestic dogs, or foxes.
- Felidae - all species of felines - except domesticated cats (F. catus) - which includes Lions, tigers, all Leopards, cheetahs, cougars, Jaguars, and Lynx.
- Hyaenidae - all species of Hyena and Aardwolf.
- Ursidae - all species of Bears.
- Order - Primates - all non human species.
But it does not include any other species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, or insects.
These animals are not permitted to be owned by private owners - unless they have a certification stating they are a certified or accredited (by the AZA) as a Zoo, Circus, or Wildlife Sanctuary. Or if you happen to have owned the animal before passage of this bill - and you have kept it without an incident.
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