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NOTE: As of March 16, 2009, it is an offence to breed your Controlled Alien Species unless you are an accredited zoo, education or research institution OR you have been granted a permit to do so. It is also an offence to possess a Controlled Alien Species if that animal was not already in B.C. on March 16, 2009, unless you obtained a permit before bringing it into to B.C.
All owners of Controlled Alien Species will require a permit by April 1, 2010.
The legislated list of Controlled Alien Species may be found here and Amended Regulation here (PDF/119 KB).
A conservation officer or constable may seize a Controlled Alien Species if the person in possession of the animal (a) does not have a possession permit, (b) contravenes any condition of their permit, or (c) contravenes any aspect of the Controlled Alien Species Regulation.
Please submit your permit applications to the following address:
ATTENTION: Controlled Alien Species Permits
Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management
Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations
PO Box 9391 STN PROV GOVT
Victoria B.C., V8W 9M8