Legality of Selling Coral Online?

m.gumbert · 12/04/2008, 07:19 PM

Does anybody know if you have to have a license to sell and ship coral in the continental US?

LunarDDS · 12/04/2008, 09:06 PM

If the answer is yes I'm turning in the entire livestock for sale forum for a reward. I believe the answer is no.

Hormigaquatica · 12/04/2008, 09:19 PM

Depends on whether youre doing it as a retail entity or not. Might need a retail license.

But no, there is nothing that prohibits shipping livestock within the US (though some states restrict particular species from entering or leaving their borders- Hawai'i and California have all kinds of wonky laws about that stuff for example).

crvz · 12/05/2008, 06:25 AM

In general no, there's not an issue with it, with the exception of a few states (Hawaii being the biggest concern). As long as it's within the continental US, I wouldnt think twice about it.

newade · 12/05/2008, 07:07 AM

in my state it is against the law,, and i am sure it is in all of yours,, you are not allowed to sell anything without some sort of permit. i know of people in my area who get a yard sale permit every week to sell fish supplies, if you are busted selling without a permit, youget a big fine,, 250-500 i think,, not positive, it isnt about a license,, because you dont need one if you are not a bussiness per say, but the state still wants thier money. its one of those things that no one enforces on the general public,, but if they see you alot,, or a nasty competitor,, they can certainly get you busted,, then theres fish and wildlife,, they can fine you rediculous amounts of money,, everytime a new fish store opens in my area,, one of the owners of a local"coral specialty" store calls fish and wildlife, my buddy just got 500 dollar fine for not having his license displayed,, has it,, just wasnt displayed,, so long story short,, get oyur licenses if you are planing on doing it other than an occasional frag,, or take the risks,,

12/04/2008, 07:19 PM	#1
m.gumbert Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Levittown, Pa Posts: 67	Legality of Selling Coral Online? Does anybody know if you have to have a license to sell and ship coral in the continental US?

12/04/2008, 09:19 PM	#3
Hormigaquatica Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,022	Depends on whether youre doing it as a retail entity or not. Might need a retail license. But no, there is nothing that prohibits shipping livestock within the US (though some states restrict particular species from entering or leaving their borders- Hawai'i and California have all kinds of wonky laws about that stuff for example). __________________ Reaching up and reaching out and reaching for the random, or whatever will bewilder me. Have Some Personal Accountability Current Tank Info: 240g LPS/Softie Reef

12/05/2008, 06:25 AM	#4
crvz Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: houstonia Posts: 7,989	In general no, there's not an issue with it, with the exception of a few states (Hawaii being the biggest concern). As long as it's within the continental US, I wouldnt think twice about it. __________________ -Chris- You don't win friends with salad. "Look! They're trying to learn for free!" ... "Use your phony guns as clubs!" Current Tank Info: rectangluar? wet?

12/04/2008, 09:06 PM	#2
LunarDDS Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 334	If the answer is yes I'm turning in the entire livestock for sale forum for a reward. I believe the answer is no.

12/05/2008, 07:07 AM	#5
newade I live in mom's basement Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: orlando florida Posts: 69	in my state it is against the law,, and i am sure it is in all of yours,, you are not allowed to sell anything without some sort of permit. i know of people in my area who get a yard sale permit every week to sell fish supplies, if you are busted selling without a permit, youget a big fine,, 250-500 i think,, not positive, it isnt about a license,, because you dont need one if you are not a bussiness per say, but the state still wants thier money. its one of those things that no one enforces on the general public,, but if they see you alot,, or a nasty competitor,, they can certainly get you busted,, then theres fish and wildlife,, they can fine you rediculous amounts of money,, everytime a new fish store opens in my area,, one of the owners of a local"coral specialty" store calls fish and wildlife, my buddy just got 500 dollar fine for not having his license displayed,, has it,, just wasnt displayed,, so long story short,, get oyur licenses if you are planing on doing it other than an occasional frag,, or take the risks,,