Rain barrel collecting water in the rain<\/span><\/p> There are several states where there is absolutely no regulation on collecting rainwater. Some states, including Michigan, Indiana, New Jersey, and New York, actually encourage it.<\/p>\n New Jersey, for example, offers a rebate program to some residents for their rainwater collection efforts.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, there are also some states where residents need to know their local laws before filling up a barrel.<\/p>\n rain is falling in a wooden barrel full of water in the garden<\/span><\/p> According to Today’s Homeowner, states put regulations in place for reasons that include the climate of the area and something called “historical water rights,” which are guidelines that have been established for several years before any local droughts or water scarcity issues.<\/p>\n The following states have regulations in place that limit or prohibit rainwater collection:<\/p>\n A full list of state regulations and possible rebate opportunities can be found HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n Because the regulation of exotic animals is left to states, some organizations, including The Humane Society of the United States, advocate for federal, standardized legislation that would ban owning large cats, bears, primates, and large poisonous snakes as pets.<\/p>\n Read on to see which\u00a0pets are banned in your home state, as well as across the nation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nStates Where It Is Illegal To Collect Rainwater<\/h3>\n
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LOOK: Here are the pets banned in each state<\/h2>\n