COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Exotic animal owners in Ohio are
asking a federal appeals court to reconsider its decision that upheld
the state’s restrictions on exotic animals.
The owners sued the state over the regulations, arguing that the law violates their free speech and free
association rights.
A three-judge panel of the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati court ruled against the owners
earlier this month.
Ohio
says the rules address animal welfare, public health and public safety
concerns associated with private ownership of dangerous wild animals.
The
new law requires owners to get a new state-issued permit by Jan. 1 of
this year. They also must pass background checks, pay fees, obtain
liability insurance or surety bonds and show they can properly contain
and care for the animal.
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reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Exotic animal owners in Ohio are
asking a federal appeals court to reconsider its decision that upheld
the state’s restrictions on exotic animals.
The owners sued the state over the regulations, arguing that the law violates their free speech and free
association rights.
A three-judge panel of the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati court ruled against the owners
earlier this month.
Ohio
says the rules address animal welfare, public health and public safety
concerns associated with private ownership of dangerous wild animals.
The
new law requires owners to get a new state-issued permit by Jan. 1 of
this year. They also must pass background checks, pay fees, obtain
liability insurance or surety bonds and show they can properly contain
and care for the animal.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.