Can You Own a Monkey in Washington State? What the Law Actually Says

Washington State draws a hard line when it comes to keeping monkeys and other non-human primates as pets — and the law is far less flexible than many people assume. Whether you've been eyeing a marmoset, a capuchin, or a spider monkey, the answer from state law is the same across the board. Before you start searching for breeders or pricing enclosures, it's worth understanding exactly what Washington's statutes say, which agencies enforce them, and what happens if you choose to ignore the […]

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