Model Legislation
Using our nationally recognized expertise, Born Free USA has prepared model language on a variety of animal issues. The following legislation is available here as Adobe Acrobat PDF documents for your download. For additional model legislation not listed here, email legislation@bornfreeusa.org.
Companion Animals
- State Legislation Relating to the Sale of Animals in Pet Shops
(state legislation) - A City Ordinance Relating to the Sale of Animals in Pet Shops
(local ordinance) - A City Ordinance Relating to the Sale of Animals at Swap meets and Flea Markets
(local ordinance) - State Legislation Regulating the Sale of Unweaned Birds
(state legislation)
Exotic Animals
- State Legislation Prohibiting the Private Possession of Exotic Animals
(state legislation) - A City Ordinance Prohibiting the Private Possession of Exotic Animals
(For local ordinance, contact legislation@bornfreeusa.org) - State Legislation Regulating the Sale of Unweaned Birds
(state legislation)
Animals in Entertainment
- State Legislation Relating to the Use of Wild and Exotic Animals in Traveling Shows and Circuses
(state legislation) - A City Ordinance Prohibiting the Use of Wild and Exotic Animals in Traveling Shows and Circuses
(local ordinance) - State Legislation Relating to the Display of Wild and Exotic Animals for Entertainment
(state legislation) - A City Ordinance Relating to the Display of Wild and Exotic Animals for Entertainment
(local ordinance) - Model Ordinance Relating to the Treatment of Elephants
(For local ordinance, contact legislation@bornfreeusa.org)
Wildlife
- Restricting the Use of Body-gripping Traps
(local ordinance) - Restricting the Feeding of Wildlife
(local ordinance)
