http://www.monkeyzone.com/regulati.htm
Says that in California which is where you listed yourself as living all private ownership of non human primates is banned.
It also states there is a loophole
"However, individuals or institutions can apply for permits through FWS to keep and/or import primates for educational or propagation purposes (to benefit the species). Specifically, it is legal to own a primate by the means of an exhibition permit under section 671.1 b.1.A of the Dept of Fish and Game Manual (Appendix B1). As discussed below (Section 2), this exhibit permit can be used as a legal loophole for the ownership of primates as pets."
See more info on the site.
Hope this helps you!
Edited by NHolmes on June 10 2006 at 9:26 AM
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