Anonymous, please, Chris (as long as I'm illegal on this issue!) > > I was at a ferret show in Jersey last year, and their materials stated > > that all ferrets which are entered from NJ must have a NJ license, and > > that any NJ resident purchasing a ferret must have a license. > > (Some deletions here) > > > > >So how does one go about stopping the distribution of this > > >"information" without getting nailed oneself? > > > > Not sure I get that - why don't you just get the license? > > My ferrets came from NJ - I used to live in NJ. When I bought each of > them, I was given a license application form with the ferret. When > this is sent to the state, they send you an application. The > application (5-6 years ago) was for all ferrets you have, and just > wanted to know what accomedations you had for the animals (asked you > to describe dimensions of cages) how many you had, and other stuff > like that. Pretty harmless, and the fee for the license was low - > affordable for a college student, even. Just apply and get the darned > license, it's not a big deal. I'm sorry, but you've *both* missed the point. The thing I'm concerned about is *not* the license itself (though none of my carpet sharks are legally licensed in NJ). What I *am* concerned about is the fact that when you request a license application, NJ sends you the application *AND* a press release from the state department of health stating that ferrets do *NOT* make good pets because they are dangerous to children *AND* they also send a list of so-called documented ferret attacks. I was asking for suggestions on how to find out if NJ is *still* doing this but am loathe to do so myself since I am a fugitive from justice and have not licensed my ferrets. The law allows for stiff fines for those not in compliance! Chris, I think it might help if I sent you copies of the material I'm referring to, so they know what I'm referring to. [Posted in FML issue 0240]