National Reptile & Amphibian Advisory Council (NRAAC) Law Symposium
The Reptile and Amphibian Law Symposium & Workshop will be held March 7-8 in Washington, D.C. This is an essential event for anyone interested in the impact of law and regulation on the keeping, breeding, care, and conservation of reptiles and amphibians. The conference will include two days of panels, workshops, breakout sessions and talks with the goal of bringing all parties interested in reptiles, amphibians and the law together for productive discussion. The event will cover issues with current and proposed herp laws and regulations at the local, state, federal, and international levels. Registration for the event is free but limited. You may register at www.nraac.org/register/ and additional information on the event can be found at www.nraac.org/symposium2014.html.
This event is being organized by the National Reptile Amphibian Advisory Council (NRAAC), with the assistance of the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC), Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV), Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), United States Association of Reptile Keepers (USARK), and George Washington University Law School Animal Law Program. If you are interested in volunteering or assisting in this event, please send an email to [email protected].
Moderators, Panelists, and Speakers:
Jeff Barringer - Founder Kingsnake.com, Chairman NRAAC Steering Committee
Craig Hoover - Chief, Wildlife Trade and Conservation Branch, United States Fish & Wildlife Service
Rick Sayers - Chief, Division of Environmental Review, United States Fish & Wildlife Service
Tim Van Norman - Chief, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority, United States Fish & Wildlife Service
Thomas Leuteritz - Biologist, Division of Scientific Authority, United States Fish & Wildlife Service
Marshall Meyers - Senior Adviser, Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council
Steve Olson - Government Affairs, Association of Zoos & Aquariums
Wilbur B. Amand, VMD - Executive Director, Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians
Dr. Elliott Jacobson - Association Reptile Amphibian Veterinarians / University of Florida
Joan Schaffner - Associate Professor of Law, George Washington University Animal Law
Phil Goss - President, United States Association of Reptile Keepers
Joan Galvin - Lead Lobbyist, United States Association of Reptile Keepers/Kelley Drye
Scott Hardin - Biologist, Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council
Dr. Jennifer Wright - Center For Disease Control and Prevention
Joni Scheftel, DVM - Minnesota Department of Health
Dr. Karen R Lips - University of Maryland, Department of Biology
Ken Foose - President, International Herp Symposium, President, Southern Nevada Herp Society
Cindy Steinle - Vice President, Chicago Herpetological Society, Owner, Small Scale Rescue
Ty Park - Lasco Inc., Owner, Ty's Lizards
Glen Jacobsen - Attorney, World Chelonian Trust, Minnesota Herp Society
Marc Cantos - Florida Reptile Industry, Owner, The Turtle Source
Doug Hotle - Curator of Herpetology, Albuquerque Biological Park
Eugene Bessette - Florida Reptile Industry, Owner, Ophiological Services
Priya Nanjappa - Partners in Amphibian & Reptile Conservation/Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
Wayne Hill - National Reptile Breeders Expo
Kamuran Tepedelen - Owner, Bushmaster Reptiles
Richard Fife - Riparian Farms
Bonnie Keller - VA Reptile Rescue
Event Schedule
Day 1 - Friday, March 7, 2014
8am - International Laws/CITES - Import/Export
10am - What Is The Lacey Act and its Role
12pm - Lunch Break
1pm - Organisms in Trade and Invasive Species Issues
3pm - Endangered Species & Conservation
5pm - Dinner Break
Day 2 - Saturday, March 8, 2014
9am - Salmonella and it's impact on the Law
10am - Food & feeder health, safety, & regulation
11am - Chytrid and it's impact on the Law
12pm - Lunch Break
1pm - State Laws on Reptiles & Amphibians
3pm - The Role of Rescue and the Shelter System
4pm - Dinner Break
This event is open to all parties with an interest in reptiles, amphibians, and the law, including but not limited to:
Reptile Owners & Hobbyists
Reptile Breeders & Businesses
Reptile Rescues & Wildlife Rehab Centers
Pet Stores
Zoological Institutions
Primary & Secondary Educational Institutions
Colleges & Universities
Local Animal Control Agencies
State Fish & Wildlife/Dept. of Natural Resources
Other State Agencies
US Fish and Wildlife Service
US Dept of Agriculture/APHIS
National/Local Conservation Organizations
Other Federal Agencies
The Reptile and Amphibian Law Symposium & Workshop will be held March 7-8 in Washington, D.C. This is an essential event for anyone interested in the impact of law and regulation on the keeping, breeding, care, and conservation of reptiles and amphibians. The conference will include two days of panels, workshops, breakout sessions and talks with the goal of bringing all parties interested in reptiles, amphibians and the law together for productive discussion. The event will cover issues with current and proposed herp laws and regulations at the local, state, federal, and international levels. Registration for the event is free but limited. You may register at www.nraac.org/register/ and additional information on the event can be found at www.nraac.org/symposium2014.html.
This event is being organized by the National Reptile Amphibian Advisory Council (NRAAC), with the assistance of the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC), Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV), Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), United States Association of Reptile Keepers (USARK), and George Washington University Law School Animal Law Program. If you are interested in volunteering or assisting in this event, please send an email to [email protected].
Moderators, Panelists, and Speakers:
Jeff Barringer - Founder Kingsnake.com, Chairman NRAAC Steering Committee
Craig Hoover - Chief, Wildlife Trade and Conservation Branch, United States Fish & Wildlife Service
Rick Sayers - Chief, Division of Environmental Review, United States Fish & Wildlife Service
Tim Van Norman - Chief, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority, United States Fish & Wildlife Service
Thomas Leuteritz - Biologist, Division of Scientific Authority, United States Fish & Wildlife Service
Marshall Meyers - Senior Adviser, Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council
Steve Olson - Government Affairs, Association of Zoos & Aquariums
Wilbur B. Amand, VMD - Executive Director, Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians
Dr. Elliott Jacobson - Association Reptile Amphibian Veterinarians / University of Florida
Joan Schaffner - Associate Professor of Law, George Washington University Animal Law
Phil Goss - President, United States Association of Reptile Keepers
Joan Galvin - Lead Lobbyist, United States Association of Reptile Keepers/Kelley Drye
Scott Hardin - Biologist, Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council
Dr. Jennifer Wright - Center For Disease Control and Prevention
Joni Scheftel, DVM - Minnesota Department of Health
Dr. Karen R Lips - University of Maryland, Department of Biology
Ken Foose - President, International Herp Symposium, President, Southern Nevada Herp Society
Cindy Steinle - Vice President, Chicago Herpetological Society, Owner, Small Scale Rescue
Ty Park - Lasco Inc., Owner, Ty's Lizards
Glen Jacobsen - Attorney, World Chelonian Trust, Minnesota Herp Society
Marc Cantos - Florida Reptile Industry, Owner, The Turtle Source
Doug Hotle - Curator of Herpetology, Albuquerque Biological Park
Eugene Bessette - Florida Reptile Industry, Owner, Ophiological Services
Priya Nanjappa - Partners in Amphibian & Reptile Conservation/Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
Wayne Hill - National Reptile Breeders Expo
Kamuran Tepedelen - Owner, Bushmaster Reptiles
Richard Fife - Riparian Farms
Bonnie Keller - VA Reptile Rescue
Event Schedule
Day 1 - Friday, March 7, 2014
8am - International Laws/CITES - Import/Export
10am - What Is The Lacey Act and its Role
12pm - Lunch Break
1pm - Organisms in Trade and Invasive Species Issues
3pm - Endangered Species & Conservation
5pm - Dinner Break
Day 2 - Saturday, March 8, 2014
9am - Salmonella and it's impact on the Law
10am - Food & feeder health, safety, & regulation
11am - Chytrid and it's impact on the Law
12pm - Lunch Break
1pm - State Laws on Reptiles & Amphibians
3pm - The Role of Rescue and the Shelter System
4pm - Dinner Break
This event is open to all parties with an interest in reptiles, amphibians, and the law, including but not limited to:
Reptile Owners & Hobbyists
Reptile Breeders & Businesses
Reptile Rescues & Wildlife Rehab Centers
Pet Stores
Zoological Institutions
Primary & Secondary Educational Institutions
Colleges & Universities
Local Animal Control Agencies
State Fish & Wildlife/Dept. of Natural Resources
Other State Agencies
US Fish and Wildlife Service
US Dept of Agriculture/APHIS
National/Local Conservation Organizations
Other Federal Agencies
