L e g a l i t y


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Unfortunately sugar gliders are not legal everywhere due to the fact that they are considered an exotic animal. We've done our best to research where sugar gliders are legal; however laws change constantly so it's best to contact the USDA and make sure nothing has changed. We are not responsible for any state requirement that may be outdated.

Alabama

Legal

Alaska

Illegal

Arizona

Legal

Arkansas

Legal

California

Illegal

Colorado

Legal

Connecticut

Unknown

Deleware

Unknown

Florida

Legal

Georgia

The exotic species listed below, except where otherwise noted, may not be held as pets in Georgia. This list is not all inclusive. Marsupials (wallabies, kangaroos, sugar gliders, etc.); all species Note: Sugar gliders are legal as pets if the owner possesses valid documentation that the animal originated from a source inspected and regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture. http://www.georgiawildlife.org/documentdetail.aspx?docid=6&pageid=3&category=default

Hawaii

Illegal

Idaho

Legal

Illinois

Legal

Indiana

Legal

Iowa

Legal

Kansas

Unknown

Kentucky

Legal

Louisiana

Legal

Maine

Unknown

Maryland

Legal - A license is needed to sell Sugar Gliders(Obtained from the USDA), but owning sugar gliders is legal.

Massachusetts

Illegal

Michigan

Unregulated by the state, thus legal, but also check city laws. 20090528:"There is no permit or other authorization required from the DNR in order for you to possess a sugar glider in Michigan."

Minnesota

Unknown statewide St. Paul - Illegal due to city ordinance as of Dec 26, 2007 according to Startribue.com

Mississippi

Legal

Missouri

Legal

Montana

Unknown

Nebraska

Unknown

Nevada

Legal

New Hampshire

Unknown

New Jersey

Unknown

New Mexico

Illegal - unless a special permit for exotics is obtained.

New York

Legal - except in the five NYC boroughs where they are illegal.

North Carolina

Legal

North Dakota

Legal

Ohio

Legal

Oklahoma

Legal

Oregon

Legal

Pennsylvania

Unknown

Rhode Island

Legal

South Carolina

Legal

South Dakota

Legal

Tennessee

Legal

Texas

Legal Exotics are not allowed in many cities.

Utah

Legal *Only with a permit/license which costs $55.00 the first year and $25.00/year to renew. Illegal *In Salt Lake County. It is also illegal in Salt Lake County to possess any other animal that is not native to North America

Vermont

Unknown

Virginia

Legal

Washington

Legal

West Virginia

Legal

Wisconsin

Legal

Wyoming

Legal

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