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Basically, the law is in place, but not aggressively enforced unless there is obvious and blantant abuse. Again, if someone is collecting rare and sought after species that bring high prices or is wiping out whole populations. People that have a few common native animals here and there don't pose much of threat to the species well being. Small cases like that are rarely pursued or prosecuted because law enforcement agencies simply can't justify the cost for the effect. They go for big cases that make the news and papers. That gives them justification, public awareness and "educates" to some extent. I personally see no harm in someone keeping native species as long as they learn proper care methods, have the resources to maintain the animals correctly and are looking out for the animals best interests.
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