No, ferret ownership is prohibited in Denmark under the Bekendtgørelse om forbud mod private erhvervelse af visse arter (Executive Order on Prohibited Species), enforced by Miljøstyrelsen (Danish Environmental Protection Agency). The 2023 amendment, effective 2026, reinforces the ban, classifying ferrets (Mustela putorius furo) as invasive under EU Regulation 1143/2014. Exemptions require special permits, typically reserved for zoos or research institutions.
Key Regulations for Owning a Ferret in Denmark
- Species Prohibition: Ferrets are listed in Annex B of the executive order, barring private ownership without a dispensation from Miljøstyrelsen.
- Permit Requirements: Exemptions demand proof of controlled breeding programs or scientific necessity, with inspections by Fødevarestyrelsen (Danish Veterinary and Food Administration).
- EU Compliance: Aligns with EU Invasive Alien Species Regulation, mandating Denmark to prevent ferret releases into the wild to protect native biodiversity.