U.S. District Court Preempts California Alligator/Crocodile Prohibition

A U.S. District Court has ruled that Federal Law precludes the State from enforcing a criminal code that prohibited the commercial trade in alligator/crocodile parts and products.

Importantly, the Court ruling does not nullify the California protections for ALL species of alligator/crocodile; but only those that comply with certain legal parameters.

GDLSK can provide guidance on what species of alligator/crocodile (and associated products) qualify for legal commercial trade in California.

Please contact John A. Schoenig ([email protected] or 212-973-7762) with any questions.

 

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