USDA ‘Rabbit Police’ Stalking Magicians
More government stupidity: The USDA is now going after magicians for using rabbits in their shows.
Finally, it was time for the inspection at the Hahne’s home. Marty [the magician] decided to ask some questions.
“My friend has a snake,” he said. The [USDA] inspector quickly told him they don’t regulate snakes.
“No,” Marty said, “I mean he feeds his snake rabbits. He breaks their necks and drops them in the cage for the snake’s food. Does he have to have a permit for that?” Again, she told him there’s no regulation for that.
“So I could break my rabbit’s neck and feed him to my friend’s snake and I wouldn’t need a license?” Marty asked.
“Correct,” she said, “But you need a license to use him in your magic show.”
More government stupidity: The USDA is now going after magicians for using rabbits in their shows.
Finally, it was time for the inspection at the Hahne’s home. Marty [the magician] decided to ask some questions.
“My friend has a snake,” he said. The [USDA] inspector quickly told him they don’t regulate snakes.
“No,” Marty said, “I mean he feeds his snake rabbits. He breaks their necks and drops them in the cage for the snake’s food. Does he have to have a permit for that?” Again, she told him there’s no regulation for that.
“So I could break my rabbit’s neck and feed him to my friend’s snake and I wouldn’t need a license?” Marty asked.
“Correct,” she said, “But you need a license to use him in your magic show.”