New Proposed Regulations (9/20/23)

New York

• NYS Department of Agriculture has adopted an emergency rule that extends an existing prohibition on all movements of CWD susceptible cervids into New York State until August 1, 2028, except movements to a zoo accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. ZAA has submitted comments requesting ZAA accredited facilities be included in the rule. While the emergency rule is already in effect a public hearing will be held on the final rule on October 10, 2023.

Tennessee

• On August 25, 2023 the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission revised and adopted proposed changes to the rule regarding Captive Live Wildlife put forth by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Please email governmentaffairs@zaa.org if you would like a copy of the rules as adopted.