OK, I think the idea that wild animals should not be kept as pets or imported without a permit is fine. And the state is trying to be fair by soliciting input about which animals should and should not be included. At the moment, they seem to be considering everthing but dogs and cats, as noted in this article: http://www.daily-times.com/ci_6054631 This is what I've seen of the proposal (with contact info at the end): http://www.rexano.org/StatePages/NewMexicoFrame.htm They're actually asking for input, and that's very nice. So if you do write to this lady, please be nice. And because they're concerned about native animals and the ecosystem, if you have links to published studies about domestic ferrets not being a threat in this way specifically, I'm sure it would help them in making their decision. Thanks all, --Clover Rezweezil Ferret Rescue ferretbedding.com [Posted in FML 5637]