New York A01685 prohibits the breeding, sale, trade, purchase, importation, and exportation of red-eared slider turtles in the state.

New York A01685 amends the environmental conservation law to prohibit the breeding, sale, trade, purchase, importation, and exportation of red-eared slider turtles. The bill exempts certain entities and organizations, including zoological parks, wildlife sanctuaries, research facilities, licensed veterinarians, and others involved in environmental education and research. The Department of Environmental Conservation may adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this section. The act will take effect on the sixtieth day after it becomes law.

New York A01685 prohibits the breeding, sale, trade, purchase, importation, and exportation of red-eared slider turtles in the state.

New York A01685 amends the environmental conservation law to prohibit the breeding, sale, trade, purchase, importation, and exportation of red-eared slider turtles. The bill exempts certain entities and organizations, including zoological parks, wildlife sanctuaries, research facilities, licensed veterinarians, and others involved in environmental education and research. The Department of Environmental Conservation may adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this section. The act will take effect on the sixtieth day after it becomes law.