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Here is a list of Places that Piranha are Illegal
Very Important!!!
No. STATE
STATUTE
WORDING SPECIES PROHIBITED
1.
ALABAMA
Controlled under State Code and Permit Program
Piranha or any Serrasalmus spp.
2.
ARIZONA
Arizona Game and Fish Commission Regulations R12-4-406(F).
Piranha, all species of the genera Serrasalmus, Serrasalmo, Phygocentrus, Teddyella, Rooseveltiella, and Pygopristis.
3.
ARKANSAS
Controlled under State Code and Permit Program
Prianha - may be possessed for display and educational purposes with a written permit from the Arkansas Game and Fish
4.
CALIFORNIA
California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 671: Illegal to import, transport, or possess live specimens w/o a permit
(D) Family Characidae - Characins
2. All species of the genera Serrasalmus, Serrasalmo, Pygocentrus, Taddyella, Rooseveltiella, and Pygopristis (Piranhas)
5.
COLORADO
DNR regulations, Article VII, #012, subsection C, possession
Permits required as aquarium pets
Piranha: Including members of the genera Serrasalmus and Pygocentrus
6.
CONNECTICUT
Importation of Fish
26-55-1. Importation, transportation
or liberation of live fish or live fish eggs
The importation or possession of piranha of the subfamily: Serrasalminae, genera Serrasalmus, Serrasalmo, Pygocentrus, Teddyella, Roosevetiella, and Pygopristus is prohibited - discretionary permit issued by Commissioner.
7.
FLORIDA Rule 68A-23.008 Florida Administrative Code and Chapter 370.081 Florida Statues
Subfamily Serrasalminae (including Serrasalmus spp., Pygocentrus spp., Pygopristis spp., Rooseveltiella spp.) No permits will be granted for any species of piranha or pirambeba (subfamily Serrasalminae).
8.
GEORGIA
Official Code 27-5
Class Osteichthyes: (A) Order Cypriniformes (Suborder Characoidei): Family Characidae (tetra, piranha): Genera Serrasalmus, Serrasalmo, Pygocentrus, Taddyella, Rooseveltiella, Pygopristis (piranhas) -- All species;
9.
HAWAII
Prohibited Animal List - §4-71-6
Family Characidae; Catoprion (all species in genus) Pygocentrus (all species in genus); Piranha, Serrasalminae - Piranha, (all species in subfamily except the species in the following genera: Colossoma, pacu; Metynnis, silver dollar; Myleus, silver dollar; Myloplus, myloplus; and Mylossoma, pacu). Serrasalmo (all species in genus), Serrasalmus (all species in genus).
10.
IDAHO
IDAPA 13.01.10.100.01.c
100. PERMITS, REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPORT, EXPORT, TRANSPORT AND SALE
01. Import, Export, Transport, or Sell Restrictions. No permit shall be required from the Department of Fish and Game to import, export, transport or sell the following: (3-23-94)
c. Ornamental or tropical aquarium fish of varieties commonly accepted for interstate shipment, but not including green sturgeon (Acipenser medirostris), white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus), walking catfish (family Claridae), bowfin (Amia calva), gar (family Lepiostidae), piranhas (Serrasalmus sp., Rosseveltiella sp. Pygocentrus sp.), rudd (Scardinus erythropthalmus), Ide (Leuciscus idus), grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella), and snakeheads or china fish (Channa sp.). (3-23-94).
11.
KENTUCKY
301 KAR 1:122
Importation, possession; live fish
Section 3. The following live aquatic organisms shall not be imported, sold, possessed in aquaria or otherwise: (1) Sub-family Serrasalminae - piranha, piraya, pirae, or tiger characins.
12.
LOUISIANA
Controlled under State Code and Permit Program
Piranha (except under permit at public facilities)
13.
MAINE
Unrestricted Species List
Title 12 MRSA 7237, and 7377
Regulations Chapter 2.3 and 7.60
Only species appearing on the unrestricted species list may be possessed.
(Piranhas are not on the list, therefore illegal to own).
14.
MASSACHUSETTS
All aquarium trade fish may be kept without a permit except species categorically non-exempt pursuant to 321 CMR 9.01(3), and except that the following species are prohibited without a permit Piranha (Pygocentrus spp. and Serrasalmus spp.)
15.
MISSISSIPPI Permits required for all non-native plants and animals. Piranha are prohibited under separate regulation Piranha and pirambeba all species (Serrasalminiae)
16.
NEVADA
NAC 503.110
Piranhas - all species in the genera Serrasalmus, Serrasalmo, Pygocentrus, Teddyella, Rooseveltiella and Pygopristis.
17.
NEW MEXICO
Article VII - Aquatic Wildlife
33-1-102, C.R.S.
Piranha: including members of the genera Serrasalmus and Pygocentrus
18.
NEW YORK
Statutory Authority: ECL 1117-03 (6)
No person shall import, export, own or possess, acquire or dispose of live pirhanna fish (Serrasalmus, Rooseveltiella, or Pyrocentrus) within the state without a license or permit issued at the discretion of the department for scientific, biological, or exhibition purposes.
19.
OKLAHOMA
Amended at 8 Ok Reg 2005, [eff 5-13-91]
Piranha group: Serrasalmus spp., Pygocentrus spp., Rooseveltiella spp., Catoprion spp.
20.
NORTH CAROLINA
Possession of Certain Fishes
15a ncac 10c .0211
It is unlawful to transport, purchase, possess or sell any live individuals of piranha.
21.
SOUTH CAROLINA
SECTION 1. Section 50-13-1630(A) of the 1976 Code
piranha (all members of Serrasalmus, Rooseveltiella, and Pygocentrus genera);
22.
TEXAS
TAC Title 31, Part 2, Chapter 57, SubChapter A.
RULE §57.111
Piranhas and Pirambebas: Family Serrasalmideae, Subfamily: Serrasalminae--all species except pacus of the genus Piaractus.
23.
UTAH
Title 16, Chapter 16-100
Piranha
24.
VIRGINIA
4 VAC 15-30-10 Possession, importation, sale, etc., of wild animals Characidae Pygopristis spp. Piranhas, Pygocentrus spp. Rooseveltiella spp. Serrasalmo spp. Taddyella spp.
25.
WASHINGTON
Appendix C
Deleterious Exotic Wildlife
WAC 232-12-017 and 232-12-01701
Piranha (also pirambeba, caribe, pira, piraya, chupita, rodoleira, palometa) and all species of the genera Serrasalmus, Rooseveltiella, and Pygocentrus
State, Ordinance, Position and Punishment.
Some States where piranha are legal, there are local ordinances prohibit the piranha.
INCOMPLETE LISTING OF LOCAL ORDINANCES PROHIBITING PIRANHAS, INCLUDING FINES
CITY STATE ORDINANCE POSITION FINE/PUNISHMENT
Henrietta
New York
Housing Operations - Finance & Administration
No pets or animals are allowed in residence halls. Fish, except for piranha and oscars, are allowed.
Expulsion from building
Sterling Heights
Michigan
Chapter 8 Animal Regulatory Ordinance - Ord. No. 215- A, 12-19-89, mended Ch. 6 (recodified in the 1992 Code as Chapter
to read herein set out. Chapter 6 formerly contained similar provisions and was derived from Ord. No. 215, 1, adopted Feb. 25, 1980.
8-13. (a);(7) It shall be unlawful for a person to possess, breed, buy or sell, exchange, or attempt to harbor the following exotic or wild animals: piranha fish
8-76. Penalties. Any person who violates this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not to exceed ninety (90) days or a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) or both, in the descretion of the court. (1978 Code 6-76; Ord. No. 215-A, 6, 12-19-89.
Taos
New Mexico
County Ord. 1991-2- Article I, 8-2, Article 7, 7-1B.
(10) Venomous fish and piranha
Article 12, E.
First offense (in a calendar year): $50
Second offense (in a calendar year): $150
Third offense (in a calendar year: $300
In addition to the above stated fines, a court of competent jurisdiction may also impose incarceration of up to ninety (90) days for any violation set forth in paragraph E.
Orem
Utah
Ord. No. 661, Revised, 04/10/90; Ord. No. 0-92-007, Amended, 05/05/02
Chap. 5 Animal Contro, 5-1,5-1-1 V (10)
Venomous fish and piranha
5-1-13. Violation.
Any person violating any provisions of this Chapter, shall be subject to a fine in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment for a period not to exceed six (6) months, or by such fine and imprisonment. Each day a violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such (Ord. No. 661, Revised, 04/10/90).
Van Buren
Arkansas
Title 6 ANIMALS AND FOWL; Chapter 6.08
6.08.07(d) venomous fish and piranha
no data
Cibola (County)
New Mexico
Ord. 01-01 and NMSA 1978, §4-3 7- 1
Sec. II EE (10) venomous fish and piranha
Section III (A)(1) Each violation of any provision of this Ordinance shall constitute a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof the offender shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $300.00 and/or imprisonment for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days. In addition to the foregoing penalties, the offender may be required to attend animal training or care school.
Lewiston
Maine
Chapter 14,
Sec. 14-1 (b)(2)
Piranha
Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall pay a fine of no less than one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00), unless othewise specified in this ordinance, for each of the first and second violation. The minimum penality for any subsequent violation of this ordinance shall be five hundred dollars ($500.00), unless otherwised specified in this ordinance, for each offense.
Massillon Ohio Chapter 505, 505.14 (c)(23)
Piranha fish (Characidae)
(g) Whoever violates any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree for the first offense with an enhancement to a misdemeanor of the third degree for any subsequent offenses. A separate offense should be as deemed committed for each day during or where a violation occurs or continues.
(Ord. 187-1997. Passed 10-20-97.)
Lakewood Ohio Chapter 505, 505.18(22)(b)
Piranha fish (Characidae)
(f) Whoever violates any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. A separate offense shall be as deemed committed for each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues. (Ord. 22-85. Passed 5-20-85.)
Colorado Chapter 0 General Provisions Article III #008 Prohibited Species 6-10-2002
Piranha, including member of the genera Serrasalmus, Rooseveltiella and Pygocentrus.
Proof of ownership required before 1978 for possession with approval from State Fish and Wildlife.
Cowlitz WA Chap. 6-10 Title 6, 6.12.030
Piranha
Fine varies from $100-$250 and imprisonment.
COUNTRIES WHERE PIRANHA ARE ILLEGAL TO POSSESS - INCOMPLETE LIST
Australia
Germany
Indonesia
Mainland China
Mexico
Malaysia
Philippines
Thailand
Vietnam
OPEFE Opefe
Hey APU,
Here is a list of Places that Piranha are Illegal
Very Important!!!
No. STATE
STATUTE
WORDING SPECIES PROHIBITED
1.
ALABAMA
Controlled under State Code and Permit Program
Piranha or any Serrasalmus spp.
2.
ARIZONA
Arizona Game and Fish Commission Regulations R12-4-406(F).
Piranha, all species of the genera Serrasalmus, Serrasalmo, Phygocentrus, Teddyella, Rooseveltiella, and Pygopristis.
3.
ARKANSAS
Controlled under State Code and Permit Program
Prianha - may be possessed for display and educational purposes with a written permit from the Arkansas Game and Fish
4.
CALIFORNIA
California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 671: Illegal to import, transport, or possess live specimens w/o a permit
(D) Family Characidae - Characins
2. All species of the genera Serrasalmus, Serrasalmo, Pygocentrus, Taddyella, Rooseveltiella, and Pygopristis (Piranhas)
5.
COLORADO
DNR regulations, Article VII, #012, subsection C, possession
Permits required as aquarium pets
Piranha: Including members of the genera Serrasalmus and Pygocentrus
6.
CONNECTICUT
Importation of Fish
26-55-1. Importation, transportation
or liberation of live fish or live fish eggs
The importation or possession of piranha of the subfamily: Serrasalminae, genera Serrasalmus, Serrasalmo, Pygocentrus, Teddyella, Roosevetiella, and Pygopristus is prohibited - discretionary permit issued by Commissioner.
7.
FLORIDA Rule 68A-23.008 Florida Administrative Code and Chapter 370.081 Florida Statues
Subfamily Serrasalminae (including Serrasalmus spp., Pygocentrus spp., Pygopristis spp., Rooseveltiella spp.) No permits will be granted for any species of piranha or pirambeba (subfamily Serrasalminae).
8.
GEORGIA
Official Code 27-5
Class Osteichthyes: (A) Order Cypriniformes (Suborder Characoidei): Family Characidae (tetra, piranha): Genera Serrasalmus, Serrasalmo, Pygocentrus, Taddyella, Rooseveltiella, Pygopristis (piranhas) -- All species;
9.
HAWAII
Prohibited Animal List - §4-71-6
Family Characidae; Catoprion (all species in genus) Pygocentrus (all species in genus); Piranha, Serrasalminae - Piranha, (all species in subfamily except the species in the following genera: Colossoma, pacu; Metynnis, silver dollar; Myleus, silver dollar; Myloplus, myloplus; and Mylossoma, pacu). Serrasalmo (all species in genus), Serrasalmus (all species in genus).
10.
IDAHO
IDAPA 13.01.10.100.01.c
100. PERMITS, REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPORT, EXPORT, TRANSPORT AND SALE
01. Import, Export, Transport, or Sell Restrictions. No permit shall be required from the Department of Fish and Game to import, export, transport or sell the following: (3-23-94)
c. Ornamental or tropical aquarium fish of varieties commonly accepted for interstate shipment, but not including green sturgeon (Acipenser medirostris), white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus), walking catfish (family Claridae), bowfin (Amia calva), gar (family Lepiostidae), piranhas (Serrasalmus sp., Rosseveltiella sp. Pygocentrus sp.), rudd (Scardinus erythropthalmus), Ide (Leuciscus idus), grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella), and snakeheads or china fish (Channa sp.). (3-23-94).
11.
KENTUCKY
301 KAR 1:122
Importation, possession; live fish
Section 3. The following live aquatic organisms shall not be imported, sold, possessed in aquaria or otherwise: (1) Sub-family Serrasalminae - piranha, piraya, pirae, or tiger characins.
12.
LOUISIANA
Controlled under State Code and Permit Program
Piranha (except under permit at public facilities)
13.
MAINE
Unrestricted Species List
Title 12 MRSA 7237, and 7377
Regulations Chapter 2.3 and 7.60
Only species appearing on the unrestricted species list may be possessed.
(Piranhas are not on the list, therefore illegal to own).
14.
MASSACHUSETTS
All aquarium trade fish may be kept without a permit except species categorically non-exempt pursuant to 321 CMR 9.01(3), and except that the following species are prohibited without a permit Piranha (Pygocentrus spp. and Serrasalmus spp.)
15.
MISSISSIPPI Permits required for all non-native plants and animals. Piranha are prohibited under separate regulation Piranha and pirambeba all species (Serrasalminiae)
16.
NEVADA
NAC 503.110
Piranhas - all species in the genera Serrasalmus, Serrasalmo, Pygocentrus, Teddyella, Rooseveltiella and Pygopristis.
17.
NEW MEXICO
Article VII - Aquatic Wildlife
33-1-102, C.R.S.
Piranha: including members of the genera Serrasalmus and Pygocentrus
18.
NEW YORK
Statutory Authority: ECL 1117-03 (6)
No person shall import, export, own or possess, acquire or dispose of live pirhanna fish (Serrasalmus, Rooseveltiella, or Pyrocentrus) within the state without a license or permit issued at the discretion of the department for scientific, biological, or exhibition purposes.
19.
OKLAHOMA
Amended at 8 Ok Reg 2005, [eff 5-13-91]
Piranha group: Serrasalmus spp., Pygocentrus spp., Rooseveltiella spp., Catoprion spp.
20.
NORTH CAROLINA
Possession of Certain Fishes
15a ncac 10c .0211
It is unlawful to transport, purchase, possess or sell any live individuals of piranha.
21.
SOUTH CAROLINA
SECTION 1. Section 50-13-1630(A) of the 1976 Code
piranha (all members of Serrasalmus, Rooseveltiella, and Pygocentrus genera);
22.
TEXAS
TAC Title 31, Part 2, Chapter 57, SubChapter A.
RULE §57.111
Piranhas and Pirambebas: Family Serrasalmideae, Subfamily: Serrasalminae--all species except pacus of the genus Piaractus.
23.
UTAH
Title 16, Chapter 16-100
Piranha
24.
VIRGINIA
4 VAC 15-30-10 Possession, importation, sale, etc., of wild animals Characidae Pygopristis spp. Piranhas, Pygocentrus spp. Rooseveltiella spp. Serrasalmo spp. Taddyella spp.
25.
WASHINGTON
Appendix C
Deleterious Exotic Wildlife
WAC 232-12-017 and 232-12-01701
Piranha (also pirambeba, caribe, pira, piraya, chupita, rodoleira, palometa) and all species of the genera Serrasalmus, Rooseveltiella, and Pygocentrus
State, Ordinance, Position and Punishment.
Some States where piranha are legal, there are local ordinances prohibit the piranha.
INCOMPLETE LISTING OF LOCAL ORDINANCES PROHIBITING PIRANHAS, INCLUDING FINES
CITY STATE ORDINANCE POSITION FINE/PUNISHMENT
Henrietta
New York
Housing Operations - Finance & Administration
No pets or animals are allowed in residence halls. Fish, except for piranha and oscars, are allowed.
Expulsion from building
Sterling Heights
Michigan
Chapter 8 Animal Regulatory Ordinance - Ord. No. 215- A, 12-19-89, mended Ch. 6 (recodified in the 1992 Code as Chapter
to read herein set out. Chapter 6 formerly contained similar provisions and was derived from Ord. No. 215, 1, adopted Feb. 25, 1980.8-13. (a);(7) It shall be unlawful for a person to possess, breed, buy or sell, exchange, or attempt to harbor the following exotic or wild animals: piranha fish
8-76. Penalties. Any person who violates this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not to exceed ninety (90) days or a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) or both, in the descretion of the court. (1978 Code 6-76; Ord. No. 215-A, 6, 12-19-89.
Taos
New Mexico
County Ord. 1991-2- Article I, 8-2, Article 7, 7-1B.
(10) Venomous fish and piranha
Article 12, E.
First offense (in a calendar year): $50
Second offense (in a calendar year): $150
Third offense (in a calendar year: $300
In addition to the above stated fines, a court of competent jurisdiction may also impose incarceration of up to ninety (90) days for any violation set forth in paragraph E.
Orem
Utah
Ord. No. 661, Revised, 04/10/90; Ord. No. 0-92-007, Amended, 05/05/02
Chap. 5 Animal Contro, 5-1,5-1-1 V (10)
Venomous fish and piranha
5-1-13. Violation.
Any person violating any provisions of this Chapter, shall be subject to a fine in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment for a period not to exceed six (6) months, or by such fine and imprisonment. Each day a violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such (Ord. No. 661, Revised, 04/10/90).
Van Buren
Arkansas
Title 6 ANIMALS AND FOWL; Chapter 6.08
6.08.07(d) venomous fish and piranha
no data
Cibola (County)
New Mexico
Ord. 01-01 and NMSA 1978, §4-3 7- 1
Sec. II EE (10) venomous fish and piranha
Section III (A)(1) Each violation of any provision of this Ordinance shall constitute a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof the offender shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $300.00 and/or imprisonment for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days. In addition to the foregoing penalties, the offender may be required to attend animal training or care school.
Lewiston
Maine
Chapter 14,
Sec. 14-1 (b)(2)
Piranha
Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall pay a fine of no less than one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00), unless othewise specified in this ordinance, for each of the first and second violation. The minimum penality for any subsequent violation of this ordinance shall be five hundred dollars ($500.00), unless otherwised specified in this ordinance, for each offense.
Massillon Ohio Chapter 505, 505.14 (c)(23)
Piranha fish (Characidae)
(g) Whoever violates any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree for the first offense with an enhancement to a misdemeanor of the third degree for any subsequent offenses. A separate offense should be as deemed committed for each day during or where a violation occurs or continues.
(Ord. 187-1997. Passed 10-20-97.)
Lakewood Ohio Chapter 505, 505.18(22)(b)
Piranha fish (Characidae)
(f) Whoever violates any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. A separate offense shall be as deemed committed for each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues. (Ord. 22-85. Passed 5-20-85.)
Colorado Chapter 0 General Provisions Article III #008 Prohibited Species 6-10-2002
Piranha, including member of the genera Serrasalmus, Rooseveltiella and Pygocentrus.
Proof of ownership required before 1978 for possession with approval from State Fish and Wildlife.
Cowlitz WA Chap. 6-10 Title 6, 6.12.030
Piranha
Fine varies from $100-$250 and imprisonment.
COUNTRIES WHERE PIRANHA ARE ILLEGAL TO POSSESS - INCOMPLETE LIST
Australia
Germany
Indonesia
Mainland China
Mexico
Malaysia
Philippines
Thailand
Vietnam
OPEFE Opefe
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