Is it legal to own a pet skunk in Arizona?

I know it's legal in some states, but I'm not sure about AZ. If it is, do you have to have a permit?Is it legal to own a pet skunk in Arizona?
It is legal, and no permit is required.





Arizona law regarding the keeping of ';exotics';:





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Summary of Law: Persons possessing restricted wildlife must obtain a wildlife holding permit to lawfully possess the animal. The Department issues wildlife holding permits to: (1) individuals who legally possess restricted live wildlife and are moving into the state, (2) for educational display, (3) or advancement of science, and (4) to foster an animal unable to return to the wild. Persons already residing in Arizona are not permitted to possess restricted live wildlife as ';pets'; unless they qualify for a permit. Restricted live wildlife includes, but is not limited to the following species: all species of Carnivora (canines, felines, excluding domestic); orangutans, chimpanzees, gorillas, alligators, crocodiles, cobras, vipers, etc. However, you can possess all other non-infant primates as ';pets'; if the animal is free from any zoonotic diseases.





Citation: ARIZ. COMP. ADMIN R. %26amp; REGS. R12-4-406; R12-4-409; R12-4-417; R12-4-425; R12-4-426





http://www.api4animals.org/b4a2_exotic_a鈥?/a>Is it legal to own a pet skunk in Arizona?
Actually owning a skunk in Arizona is illegal. I know I own a pet skunk and .

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It's legal, problem is with stages where skunks aren't endogenous. They're worried about them getting out and possibly doing environmental damage.





Many states outlaw ferrets and many other non native species because they're worried about escaped animals breeding and decimating local bird populations.





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Not sure. In New York state you would have to have a permit. My guess would be that most states you would have to have a permit.