002.01.20 Ark. Code R. § 110 - 12.01 Taking of Alligator Prohibited
It is unlawful to hunt, buy, sell or possess an American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) or other crocodilian species, or any part, nest or eggs.
EXCEPTIONS:
A. Any alligator or other crocodilian species
seized or otherwise acquired by the Commission may be sold.
B. Any cured and mounted trophies and
articles manufactured from the lawfully acquired skins or hides or other parts
of any alligator or other crocodilian species.
C. An alligator may be possessed for display
and educational purposes in compliance with a written permit issued by the
Chief of Fisheries. Only established facilities such as state and federal
parks, zoos, aquariums, commercial or privately operated nature centers or
similar entities may possess alligators or other crocodilian species for public
display or bona fide educational purposes in compliance with a letter of
authorization issued by the Chief of Fisheries (facilities accredited by the
Association of Zoos and Aquariums are exempt).
D. Personnel authorized by the Commission and
engaged in the removal of nuisance alligators in compliance with the current
AGFC Nuisance Alligator Procedure.
E. In compliance with Codes 05.01,12.03,
Chapter 33.00, and Addendum A1.10.
PENALTY: Class 3
Notes
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