The IBBA strives to help members stay current with state and federal laws and requirements for shipping butterflies for release to the environment. The IBBA's website provides a contact list of federal and state agencies that may have authority over butterfly permits, shipments and releases. It is the butterfly farmer's responsibility to contact the appropriate agency personnel directly for answers to specific questions. The IBBA will not become involved in providing legal advice or assistance with problem resolution, issues regarding violation of state or federal laws, requirements or guidelines.

All IBBA Members are pledged to abide by this ethical code.