Available Maps of State Laws:
Listed below are links to U.S. maps that provide specific state laws. Simply click on the link to reach a particular map of the fifty states. At the map, you may click on your state to view the state law for the topic. Please note that all states may not have a law for the specific topic. The maps are not meant to be a comprehensive source of all state laws, but rather are provided as an alternative launching point to learn more about these type of laws in each state.
(Please note that the Federal Endangered Species Act takes precedence over all state endangered species laws if those laws conflict with the federal law. Also, Alabama, North Dakota, Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming have not adopted a state endangered species law. Arizona's law only pertains to endangered or threatened plants and is not included on this site).
Equine Activity Liability Laws
(Please note that California, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont have not adopted specific equine liability laws).
Local Government/Municipal Codes
(This map contains two sets of local government codes for each state so your particular local government may not be listed. The localities were chosen to illustrate a larger and smaller city, township, or county. Please note that these codes were last updated in 2005 and may not be current. Changes may have occurred since the codes were last posted. Please consult your local government unit if you have any questions about your particular local code.)
Pet Trusts (Currently, 30 states have adopted statutes that allow owners to create trusts for their pets.)
Veterinary Practice Laws for all States (Includes laws related to licensing, records, disciplinary sanctions for incompetent/impaired veterinarians, laws related to animals abandoned at offices, and provisions for state veterinary boards).
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