Animal import transport laws

In the U.S., each state has animal import laws and the state veterinarian is the governing authority for enforcing these laws.  We’ve grouped the 50 states into 7 sub-groupings to help you understand what the regulations are for each state.  Be sure to check out the states’ website as things change quickly.

• All 50 states – This PDF is a one line list of all of the 50 states and a link to the requirements from the state’s website.  It also provides the sub-grouping of states.

• Entry permit required – This PDF highlights four states with specific requirements for animal entry.

• Alphabetical listing of state requirements – 

  • Alabama

  • Alaska

  • Arizona

  • Arkansas

  • California

  • Colorado

  • Connecticut

  • Delaware

  • Florida

  • Georgia

  • Hawaii

  • Idaho

  • Illinois

  • Indiana

  • Iowa

  • Kansas

  • Kentucky

  • Louisiana

  • Maine

  • Maryland

  • Massachusetts

  • Michigan

  • Minnesota

  • Mississippi

  • Missouri

  • Montana

  • Nebraska

  • Nevada

  • New Hampshire

  • New Jersey

  • New Mexico

  • New York

  • North Carolina

  • North Dakota

  • Ohio

  • Oklahoma

  • Oregon

  • Pennsylvania

  • Rhode Island

  • South Carolina

  • South Dakota

  • Tennessee

  • Texas

  • Utah

  • Vermont

  • Virginia

  • Washington

  • West Virginia

  • Wisconsin

  • Wyoming