The most recent CITES EU regulations will change the way Exotic Parrots are transported over State Lines in the United States of America!
On 22, December 2016, CITES released the latest requirements, which adds 'Greys' to the list of Controlled Exotic Parrots. The same document increased the controls on transport of Exotic Parrots.
Yes, the over-reach of International Government continues to raise it ugly face and demanding hands into the Import and Export of Exotic Parrots. And of recent, the inclusion of African Grays to the every increasing number of Exotic Parrots including several MACās and Amazonās that are already on the list.
Hidden deep within the document is a number of very concerning ācontrolsā over the transport of CITES listed Exotic Parrots. Long read short!:
Trade for Resale and/or Breeding across State Lines is controlled and Greatly Limited or Not Allowed! At this point, if pulled over by an enforcement officer; whether DNR, State Police all the way down to the small town guy can result in: any one or all of the Exotic Parrots being transported across State Lines to be taken by the enforcement officer. Now, most Police Officers could care less, but DNR is another story! And as always, the Cop with an attitude can bring all kinds of hell down upon the idiot giving the Cop a hard time! At present, the target is the idiot with a Van filled with a ton of Exotic Parrots coming to the attention of an enforcement officer. But, that does not mean that Tom and Tammy Tourist with their two and a half kids, a cat, a dog and an Exotic Parrot cannot just as likely be pulled over for questioning!
Point being, if you are trading /transporting CITES Controlled Exotic Parrots across State Lines, you are /can be faced with the same rules as if you are Importing /Exporting the Parrot. Paperwork, Paperwork, Paperwork! Fundamentally, the Exotic Parrot Trade within the USA will either come to a Stop, or resort to āUnderground Railroadā methods of moving Exotic Parrots.
Transporting Companion Exotic Parrots: The smart and wise Companion Exotic Parrot Owner that is traveling across State Lines would have with them Proof of Ownership of their Parrot! Example: We have the most recent Certified Avian Vet (CAV) Visit Document (Not older than One Year), which defines that day's Health Status of our Amazon. The Document has a current Photo of our Parrot on it and we also have his Micro Chip Number with us. At this time, there is only one Certified Avian Vet in Western Michigan that is providing this level of Documentation.
Fundamentally, it is the same information required to take your Companion Exotic Parrot on an Aircraft. The only difference is that the CAV document has to be within 30 days for air transport!
I am sure that this likely only increases the number of questions! FYI, Unless the US Government Walks Away from CITES, it will only get worst. This is being driven by the well funded PETA organization!
On 22, December 2016, CITES released the latest requirements, which adds 'Greys' to the list of Controlled Exotic Parrots. The same document increased the controls on transport of Exotic Parrots.
Yes, the over-reach of International Government continues to raise it ugly face and demanding hands into the Import and Export of Exotic Parrots. And of recent, the inclusion of African Grays to the every increasing number of Exotic Parrots including several MACās and Amazonās that are already on the list.
Hidden deep within the document is a number of very concerning ācontrolsā over the transport of CITES listed Exotic Parrots. Long read short!:
Trade for Resale and/or Breeding across State Lines is controlled and Greatly Limited or Not Allowed! At this point, if pulled over by an enforcement officer; whether DNR, State Police all the way down to the small town guy can result in: any one or all of the Exotic Parrots being transported across State Lines to be taken by the enforcement officer. Now, most Police Officers could care less, but DNR is another story! And as always, the Cop with an attitude can bring all kinds of hell down upon the idiot giving the Cop a hard time! At present, the target is the idiot with a Van filled with a ton of Exotic Parrots coming to the attention of an enforcement officer. But, that does not mean that Tom and Tammy Tourist with their two and a half kids, a cat, a dog and an Exotic Parrot cannot just as likely be pulled over for questioning!
Point being, if you are trading /transporting CITES Controlled Exotic Parrots across State Lines, you are /can be faced with the same rules as if you are Importing /Exporting the Parrot. Paperwork, Paperwork, Paperwork! Fundamentally, the Exotic Parrot Trade within the USA will either come to a Stop, or resort to āUnderground Railroadā methods of moving Exotic Parrots.
Transporting Companion Exotic Parrots: The smart and wise Companion Exotic Parrot Owner that is traveling across State Lines would have with them Proof of Ownership of their Parrot! Example: We have the most recent Certified Avian Vet (CAV) Visit Document (Not older than One Year), which defines that day's Health Status of our Amazon. The Document has a current Photo of our Parrot on it and we also have his Micro Chip Number with us. At this time, there is only one Certified Avian Vet in Western Michigan that is providing this level of Documentation.
Fundamentally, it is the same information required to take your Companion Exotic Parrot on an Aircraft. The only difference is that the CAV document has to be within 30 days for air transport!
I am sure that this likely only increases the number of questions! FYI, Unless the US Government Walks Away from CITES, it will only get worst. This is being driven by the well funded PETA organization!