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The information on this page is being collected by WhyNotFert@aol.com.
If you have additional information to submit please contact her directly.
I simply borrowed her research to post here, my thanks for her efforts.

In addition, a similar project is also being untaken to include not only all
50 US states but also international laws. This project is being spearheaded by
ferretlady@sprynet.com When finished, her project will be posted at
Kozy Kingdom - Home of Kodo's Kommando's

Both of these ladies have put a lot of effort into their projects and can use volunteers to help them complete this much needed database.
CAUTION: Just because the state law says "quarantine" or "risk analysis" doesn't mean that LOCAL officials will be aware of the law, or follow it as they should. And, various municipalities within the state could interpret the laws in different ways, or have added regulations on top of the state regs. Nor does it mean that the regulations won't change in the future. DON'T take this survey as "the bottom line" for your state, for these reasons. Do use it as a potential starting point for talking to your local officials...WhyNotFert@aol.com
STATE Does the state recognize the IMRAB-3 vaccine as being effective for ferrets? Do they require the rabies vaccination for ferrets or is it up to the owner? Do they allow quarantine, or does the law say kill-and-test in any bite situation? If quarantine is allowed, are there any conditions attached - such as, must be vaccinated, not a stray, etc. - and can quarantine be in home under certain conditions.?
Source, Law #, Contact Info
Alabama n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a
Alaska n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a
Arizona n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a
Arkansas n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a
California n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a
Colorado n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a
Connecticut n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a
Delaware n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a
District of Columbia n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a
Florida n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a
STATE Does the state recognize the IMRAB-3 vaccine as being effective for ferrets? Do they require the rabies vaccination for ferrets or is it up to the owner? Do they allow quarantine, or does the law say kill-and-test in any bite situation? If quarantine is allowed, are there any conditions attached - such as, must be vaccinated, not a stray, etc. - and can quarantine be in home under certain conditions.?
Source, Law #, Contact Info
Georgia n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a
Hawaii n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a
Idaho n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a
Illinois n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a
Indiana - - Automatic Kill-and-Test n/a
Indiana Division of Animal Health 317-227-0300; Rabies Dept. 317-227-0322 or 317-227-0323
Iowa n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a
Kansas
No
Optional
No quarantine. May require a signed affidavit to prevent testing.
Judged on a case by case basis. Ferrets may be unregulated in this state.
Dr. Gail Hansen, Kansas Dept of Health & Environment, landon State Office Bldg, 10th Street Suite 1051 South, Topeka KS 913-296-1500 Dept of Health and Environment, Permanent Administrative Regulations 2/-1-13 (4) (A) (i, ii, iii) (B) (%)
Kentucky n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a
Louisiana n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a
Maine
Yes
-
-
Judged on a case by case basis. Ferrets may be unregulated in this state.
St. Gov't web site DOH Regulations Chap. 251: Rules governing rabies management Statutory Authority for Rules Governing Rabies Mgt 22MRSA & 1313 and 22MRSA & 1313A "The owner of a domesticated ferret or domesticated wolf hybrid shall pay transportation and testing costs for that animal."
STATE Does the state recognize the IMRAB-3 vaccine as being effective for ferrets? Do they require the rabies vaccination for ferrets or is it up to the owner? Do they allow quarantine, or does the law say kill-and-test in any bite situation? If quarantine is allowed, are there any conditions attached - such as, must be vaccinated, not a stray, etc. - and can quarantine be in home under certain conditions.?
Source, Law #, Contact Info
Maryland
Yes
Yes
 Quarantine allowed. At home allowed if certain conditions are met.
James Pembroke Scott, Esq., 252 Long Point Road, Crownsville, MD 21032-1852 phone/fax 410-923-3540 home phone 410-923-2417 email Baferret5@aol.com (please contact Mr. Scott concerning any ferret bite incident.)
Massachusettes
Hasn't Ruled
Required.
Quarantine Allowed. 10 days.
No Conditions. At home allowed if certain conditions met.
MaFF (Mass. Ferret Friends) 617-224-1098 stature which legalized ferrets/specified vaccination requirements effective March 7, 1996 and amended 8/96
Michigan
No
Required
Risk analysis, in accordance with current CDC guidelines.
-
Vernice Davis Anthony, Dir of Michigan Dept of Public Health, 3423 Martin Luther King Blvd, P O Box 30195, Lansing Michigan 48909. Phone 517-335-8024 fax 517-335-9615 Kenneth R. Wilcox, Jr., State Epidemiologist phone 517-335-8900 fax 517-335-8560
Minnisota
No
Optional
Automatic Kill-and-Test
-
Dr. Kirk Smith, MN Dept of Health, XXX-623-5000
Mississippi n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a
Missouri n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a
Montana n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a
Nebraska
Yes
Required
 Quarantine allowed. Depends on the County.
Judged on a case by case basis. Ferrets may be unregulated in this state.
Roger Murray, Nebr. Dept of Health 402-471-2937 State Vet Larry Williams, DVM, 402-471-2351 State Rules & Regulations 71-4401 & 71-4412 Title 173 - Protected Nebraska Administrative Code Chap. 5 rabies testing stats for NE, 1992-1995 available at http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/epi/epirabie.htm
Nevada n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a
New Hampshire
Yes
Required
Quarantine Allowed 45 days
Must be vaccinated. At home allowed if certain conditins met.
Dick Bossart (RBossart@aol.com) HB573 signed into law June 12, 1995 some local field reps may claim ignorance of Quar. regs - do NOT surrender ferret following a bite incident until you are sure that everyone is aware of the law.
STATE Does the state recognize the IMRAB-3 vaccine as being effective for ferrets? Do they require the rabies vaccination for ferrets or is it up to the owner? Do they allow quarantine, or does the law say kill-and-test in any bite situation? If quarantine is allowed, are there any conditions attached - such as, must be vaccinated, not a stray, etc. - and can quarantine be in home under certain conditions?
Source, Law #, Contact Info
New Jersey n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a
New Mexico
Yes
Optional
 Quarantine allowed 30 days At home allowed if certain conditions met
Ted Lujan, Field manager, Albuquerque AC 505-774-1126 Dr. Ettestadt, Santa Fe 505-827-0006
New York n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a
North Carolina
No
 Optional Automatic Kill-and-Test Judged on a case by case basis. Ferrets may be unregulated in this state.
State Vet: Dr. Lee Hunter, DVM, State of NC, Dept of the Environment, Health & Natural Resources - Div of Epidemiology PO Box 27687 Raleigh NC 27611-7687 919-715-6421
North Dakota n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a
Ohio n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a
Oklahoma n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a
Oregon n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a
Pennsylvania
No
Optional
Automatic Kill-and-Test
-
-
Rhode Island n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a
STATE Does the state recognize the IMRAB-3 vaccine as being effective for ferrets? Do they require the rabies vaccination for ferrets or is it up to the owner? Do they allow quarantine, or does the law say kill-and-test in any bite situation? If quarantine is allowed, are there any conditions attached - such as, must be vaccinated, not a stray, etc. - and can quarantine be in home under certain conditions.?
Source, Law #, Contact Info
South Carolina
Yes
Optional
Quarantine Allowed
Judged on a case by case basis. Ferrets may be unregulated in this state.
-
South Dakota n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a
Tennessee
-
-
Automatic Kill-and-Test
 -
Bernie Rhodes, TN State Rabies Control Coordinator
Texas
Yes
Optional
Quarantine allowed 30 days
Not Stray. At home allowed if certain conditions met. Judged on a case by cases basis. Ferrets may be unregulated in this state.
Title 25 Health Svcs Reg (1) (169) (27, 29, 30)
Utah n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a
Vermont n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a
Virginia
Yes
Optional
Depends on the county.
Depends on the county. Judged on a case by case basis. Ferrets may be unregulated in this state.
Vanessa Cooper, Environmental Health Dept., City of Virginia Beach, 757-491-5940
Washington n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a
West Virginia n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a
Wisconsin
Yes
Optional
Automatic Kill-and-Test
-
per Dr. thomas Curro, DVM FerretVet@aol.com, there is a bill being researched which will hopefully provide quarantine in the future.
Wyoming n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a
STATE Does the state recognize the IMRAB-3 vaccine as being effective for ferrets? Do they require the rabies vaccination for ferrets or is it up to the owner? Do they allow quarantine, or does the law say kill-and-test in any bite situation? If quarantine is allowed, are there any conditions attached - such as, must be vaccinated, not a stray, etc. - and can quarantine be in home under certain conditions.?
Source, Law #, Contact Info

This survey by Carla Smith, WhyNotFert@aol.com.
Rio Grande Domestic Ferret Club
It was submited to the FML.


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