Chicago, IL asked in Animal / Dog Law for Illinois

Q: Is there any way a monkey can live in Illinois? He's an support animal for my daughter

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T. J. Jesky
T. J. Jesky
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  • Chicago, IL
  • Licensed in Illinois

A: Since 2011 a ban has been placed in Illinois on owning chimps and monkeys. Monkey owners who purchased their pets before the law went into effect can keep their pets, but no new ones can be purchased legally.

The exception to this new law are monkeys used for therapy or helping disabled people..

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