Introduction
In the United States, owning a monkey is considered illegal in certain states and territories. In fact, twenty-five states completely ban ownership of primates. Some states that allow ownership may have restrictions such as needing a permit or proof that the animal was acquired legally. Other states require the owner to take steps to protect public health and safety, such as meeting specific caging requirements or having liability insurance. In some cases, even if an individual meets all of the criteria for owning a primate, they may still be prevented from doing so due to local ordinances. Additionally, some cities forbid primate ownership even if it is allowed at a state level.
| State | Pet Monkey Legal Status |
|---|---|
| Alaska | No |
| California | No |
| Colorado | No |
| Georgia | No |
| Hawaii | No |
| Idaho | No |
| Illinois | No |
| Iowa | No |
| Kentucky | No |
| Louisiana | No |
| Maine | No |
| Maryland | No |
| Massachusetts | No |
| Montana | No |
| New Hampshire | No |
| New Jersey | No |
| New Mexico | No |
| New York | No |
| Ohio | No |
| Oregon | No |
| Pennsylvania | No |
| Rhode Island | No |
| Utah | No |
| Vermont | No |
| Washington | No |
| Alabama | Yes |
| Arizona | Yes |
| Arkansas | Yes |
| Connecticut | Yes |
| Delaware | Yes |
| Florida | Yes |
| Indiana | Yes |
| Kansas | Yes |
| Michigan | Yes |
| Minnesota | Yes |
| Mississippi | Yes |
| Missouri | Yes |
| Nebraska | Yes |
| Nevada | Yes |
| North Carolina | Yes |
| North Dakota | Yes |
| Oklahoma | Yes |
| South Carolina | Yes |
| South Dakota | Yes |
| Tennessee | Yes |
| Texas | Yes |
| Virginia | Yes |
| West Virginia | Yes |
| Wisconsin | Yes |
| Wyoming | Yes |
Pet Monkey Legal States
Alabama
Pet Monkey Legal Status
Yes
Alaska
Pet Monkey Legal Status
No
Arizona
Pet Monkey Legal Status
Yes
Arkansas
Pet Monkey Legal Status
Yes
California
Pet Monkey Legal Status
No
Colorado
Pet Monkey Legal Status
No
Connecticut
Pet Monkey Legal Status
Yes
Delaware
Pet Monkey Legal Status
Yes
Florida
Pet Monkey Legal Status
Yes
Georgia
Pet Monkey Legal Status
No
Hawaii
Pet Monkey Legal Status
No
Idaho
Pet Monkey Legal Status
No
Illinois
Pet Monkey Legal Status
No
Indiana
Pet Monkey Legal Status
Yes
Iowa
Pet Monkey Legal Status
No
Kansas
Pet Monkey Legal Status
Yes
Kentucky
Pet Monkey Legal Status
No
Louisiana
Pet Monkey Legal Status
No
Maine
Pet Monkey Legal Status
No
Maryland
Pet Monkey Legal Status
No
Massachusetts
Pet Monkey Legal Status
No
Michigan
Pet Monkey Legal Status
Yes
Minnesota
Pet Monkey Legal Status
Yes
Mississippi
Pet Monkey Legal Status
Yes
Missouri
Pet Monkey Legal Status
Yes
Montana
Pet Monkey Legal Status
No
Nebraska
Pet Monkey Legal Status
Yes
Nevada
Pet Monkey Legal Status
Yes
New Hampshire
Pet Monkey Legal Status
No
New Jersey
Pet Monkey Legal Status
No
New Mexico
Pet Monkey Legal Status
No
New York
Pet Monkey Legal Status
No
North Carolina
Pet Monkey Legal Status
Yes
North Dakota
Pet Monkey Legal Status
Yes
Ohio
Pet Monkey Legal Status
No
Oklahoma
Pet Monkey Legal Status
Yes
Oregon
Pet Monkey Legal Status
No
Pennsylvania
Pet Monkey Legal Status
No
Rhode Island
Pet Monkey Legal Status
No
South Carolina
Pet Monkey Legal Status
Yes
South Dakota
Pet Monkey Legal Status
Yes
Tennessee
Pet Monkey Legal Status
Yes
Texas
Pet Monkey Legal Status
Yes
Utah
Pet Monkey Legal Status
No
Vermont
Pet Monkey Legal Status
No
Virginia
Pet Monkey Legal Status
Yes
Washington
Pet Monkey Legal Status
No
West Virginia
Pet Monkey Legal Status
Yes
Wisconsin
Pet Monkey Legal Status
Yes
Wyoming
Pet Monkey Legal Status
Yes
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