Kansas HB2297 regulates raccoon ownership by requiring permits, vaccinations, annual check-ups, and educational programs.
Kansas HB2297 mandates that individuals obtain a permit from the animal health commissioner to own a raccoon. The permit requires vaccinations against rabies and other diseases, annual veterinary check-ups, and completion of an educational program on raccoon care. Breeding raccoons in captivity is prohibited unless the owner is federally licensed. The commissioner may inspect permittee premises annually and enforce fines for violations. The bill also outlines procedures for rehoming or euthanizing raccoons if their owners are unfit, and it prohibits local regulations stricter than state law.
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