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Bearded dragons are one of the most popular reptile pets in the US, thanks to their unique personality and affectionate behavior.

These lizards originate from Australia, where they inhabit dry and semi-dry areas.

Bearded dragons are characterized by their spiky scales, friendly personalities, and varied diets.

Това каза, owning a bearded dragon in the US is not as easy as it may seem. Different states have different laws that determine the legality of keeping these lizards as pets.

Some states have strict laws that prohibit or regulate the ownership of these exotic animals, while others have no restrictions at all.

The following table summarizes the legal status of bearded dragons in each state, based on the information available from various sources.

Please note that this information may not be accurate or up-to-date, and it is always advisable to check with your local authorities before buying or keeping a bearded dragon as a pet.

Bearded Dragon Legality by State

състояние	Legality	Regulations
Алабама	Законни	No license or permit required
Аляска	Законни	No license or permit required
Аризона	Законни	No license or permit required
Арканзас	Законни	No license or permit required
Калифорния	Законни	No license or permit required, but bearded dragons must be captive-bred and not taken from the wild
Колорадо	Законни	No license or permit required
Кънектикът	Незаконен	Bearded dragons are prohibited as pets in Connecticut
Делауеър	License needed	A permit is required to possess a bearded dragon in Delaware
District of Columbia	Незаконен	Bearded dragons are prohibited as pets in the District of Columbia
Флорида	License needed	A permit is required to possess a bearded dragon in Florida, and the owner must comply with certain cage, identification, and record-keeping requirements
Грузия	License needed	A permit is required to possess a bearded dragon in Georgia, and the owner must comply with certain cage, identification, and record-keeping requirements
Хавай	Незаконен	Bearded dragons are prohibited as pets in Hawaii, as they are considered a threat to the native ecosystem
Айдахо	Законни	No license or permit required
Илинойс	License needed	A permit is required to possess a bearded dragon in Illinois, and the owner must comply with certain cage, identification, and record-keeping requirements
Индиана	License needed	A permit is required to possess a bearded dragon in Indiana, and the owner must comply with certain cage, identification, and record-keeping requirements
Айова	License needed	A permit is required to possess a bearded dragon in Iowa, and the owner must comply with certain cage, identification, and record-keeping requirements
Канзас	License needed	A permit is required to possess a bearded dragon in Kansas, and the owner must comply with certain cage, identification, and record-keeping requirements
Кентъки	Законни	No license or permit required
Луизиана	License needed	A permit is required to possess a bearded dragon in Louisiana, and the owner must comply with certain cage, identification, and record-keeping requirements
Мейн	Законни	No license or permit required
Мериленд	License needed	A permit is required to possess a bearded dragon in Maryland, and the owner must comply with certain cage, identification, and record-keeping requirements
Масачузетс	Законни	No license or permit required, but bearded dragons must be captive-bred and not taken from the wild
Мичиган	Законни	No license or permit required
Минесота	Законни	No license or permit required
Mississippi	Законни	No license or permit required
Мисури	License needed	A permit is required to possess a bearded dragon in Missouri, and the owner must comply with certain cage, identification, and record-keeping requirements
Монтана	Законни	No license or permit required
Небраска	Законни	No license or permit required
Невада	Законни	No license or permit required
Ню Хемпшир	License needed	A permit is required to possess a bearded dragon in New Hampshire
Ню Джърси	License needed	A permit is required to possess a bearded dragon in New Jersey, and the owner must comply with certain cage, identification, and record-keeping requirements
Ню Мексико	Законни	No license or permit required
Ню Йорк	License needed	A permit is required to possess a bearded dragon in New York, and the owner must comply with certain cage, identification, and record-keeping requirements
Северна Каролина	Законни	No license or permit required
Северна Дакота	Законни	No license or permit required
Охайо	Законни	No license or permit required
Оклахома	Законни	No license or permit required
Орегон	Законни	No license or permit required
Пенсилвания	Законни	No license or permit required
Род Айлънд	Законни	No license or permit required
Южна Каролина	Законни	No license or permit required
Южна Дакота	Законни	No license or permit required
Тенеси	License needed	A permit is required to possess a bearded dragon in Tennessee
Тексас	Законни	No license or permit required, but bearded dragons must be captive-bred and not taken from the wild
Юта	Законни	No license or permit required
Върмонт	License needed	A permit is required to possess a bearded dragon in Vermont
Вирджиния	Законни	No license or permit required
Вашингтон	Незаконен	Bearded dragons are prohibited as pets in Washington
Западна Вирджиния	Законни	No license or permit required
Уисконсин	Законни	No license or permit required
Уайоминг	Законни	No license or permit required

Аризона

Bearded dragons are legal to own in Arizona, and they do not require a permit or license to keep.

Owners must comply with the animal welfare and public health laws, such as providing adequate housing, храна, вода, veterinary care, and sanitation for their bearded dragons.

Owners must also prevent their bearded dragons from escaping or being released into the wild. Violating these laws can result in fines, confiscation, or criminal charges.

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Калифорния

Bearded dragons are legal to own in California, but they must be captive-bred and not taken from the wild.

This is to prevent the introduction of invasive species and diseases into the native ecosystem.

Captive-bred bearded dragons can be purchased from licensed breeders or pet stores, and they do not require a permit or license to keep.

Reptile owners must comply with the animal welfare and public health laws, such as providing adequate housing, храна, вода, veterinary care, and sanitation for their bearded dragons.

Owners must also prevent their bearded dragons from escaping or being released into the wild. Violating these laws can result in fines, confiscation, or criminal charges.

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Хавай

Bearded dragons are prohibited as pets in the state of Hawaii and the laws are quite strict, there are no special permits that would allow a person to import or own a bearded dragon under any circumstances.

Hawaii considers bearded dragons to be a threat to the native ecosystem and has a zero-tolerance policy for any invasive species.

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Индиана

To obtain a permit to possess a bearded dragon in Indiana, you need to fill out an application form and submit it to the Division of Fish and Wildlife of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR). 

You can find the application form and the instructions on how to complete it on the DNR website.

You also need to provide proof of veterinary care, a description of the enclosure, and a microchip identification for your bearded dragon.

You are not allowed to breed, sell, or trade your bearded dragon.

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Северна Каролина

Bearded dragons are legal to own in North Carolina, and they do not require a permit or license to keep.

Owners of bearded dragons in NC must comply with the animal welfare and public health laws, such as providing adequate housing, храна, вода, veterinary care, and sanitation for their bearded dragons.

Owners must also prevent their bearded dragons from escaping or being released into the wild.

Violating these laws can result in fines, confiscation, or criminal charges.

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Тексас

Bearded dragons are legal to own in Texas, but they must be captive-bred and not taken from the wild.

This is to prevent the introduction of invasive species and diseases into the native ecosystem.

Captive-bred bearded dragons can be purchased from licensed breeders or pet stores, and they do not require a permit or license to keep.

All owners must comply with the animal welfare and public health laws, such as providing adequate housing, храна, вода, veterinary care, and sanitation for their bearded dragons.

Owners must also prevent their bearded dragons from escaping or being released into the wild.

Violating these laws can result in fines, confiscation, or criminal charges.

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Вирджиния

Bearded dragons are legal to own in Virginia, and they do not require a permit or license to keep.

Owners must comply with the animal welfare and public health laws, such as providing adequate housing, храна, вода, veterinary care, and sanitation for their bearded dragons.

Owners must also prevent their bearded dragons from escaping or being released into the wild.

Violating these laws can result in fines, confiscation, or criminal charges.

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