312 IAC 9-11-2 - First permit to possess a wild animal
Authority: IC 14-22-26
Affected: IC 14-22
Sec. 2.
(a) This
section governs the first permit under this rule to possess a particular wild
animal.
(b) A person who wishes to
possess a wild animal, described as Class I or Class II in this rule, must
apply for a permit under this rule within five (5) days of taking possession of
the animal that was lawfully acquired and in accordance with this
rule.
(c) A person who wishes to
possess a wild animal, described as Class III in this rule must obtain a permit
under this rule before the person takes possession of the animal and in
accordance with this rule. In addition to any procedural requirements, a notice
under this subsection must also describe the following:
(1) The species of the wild animal.
(2) Where the animal will be
possessed.
(d) Within
forty-five (45) days after the issuance of a permit, the permit holder must
submit written verification from a licensed veterinarian that the animal
appears to be:
(1) free of disease;
and
(2) in good health;
to the division of fish and wildlife.
(e) An application for a Class III
wild animal must present a plan for the quick and safe recapture of the wild
animal if the animal escapes or, if recapture is impracticable, for the
destruction of the animal. After notification by the department of an intention
to issue a permit, but before the permit is issued, the applicant must obtain
the equipment needed to carry out the recapture and destruction plan. The
nature and extent of the recapture plan and the equipment needed are dependent
on the danger the escaped animal poses to:
(1) persons;
(2) domestic animals;
(3) livestock; and
(4) other wildlife;
in the vicinity of the escape.
(f) A permit holder who possesses a Class III
wild animal must notify the department immediately after the discovery of any
escape of the animal from the perimeter fence.
(g) A permit application must be:
(1) completed on a department form;
and
(2) accompanied by a fee in the
amount of ten dollars ($10).
(h) A conservation officer shall inspect the:
(1) cages or enclosures;
(2) wild animal (if already in possession);
and
(3) documentation of legal
acquisition (if the wild animal is already in possession); after the
application is received and prior to the issuance of a permit.
(i) An applicant must provide
documentation that the wild animal was lawfully acquired. A receipted invoice,
bill of lading, or other evidence approved by the director shall accompany the
application to establish compliance with this subsection.
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