Best practices for nuisance wildlife control operators in New York State

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Ch 3: Section four: Local laws (county, city, town, village)

There are a variety of local laws that may affect your NWCO business. Some address control techniques, such as trapping or the use of firearms or pesticides. Health codes or other regulations may restrict the transportation of wildlife; for example, trapped animals can't be removed from, or brought into, Long Island or New York City.

Building codes and fire codes dictate the design and construction of exclusion devices, such as chimney caps; there may even be specific regulations about electric fences. Certain species may receive added protection in some areas.

The first page in the resource section includes a form for your local contacts. Fill those in, so you have them handy when you need them.

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