17-238. Special licenses for field trials, for
shooting preserves and for collecting or holding wildlife in
captivity
A. The commission may adopt rules and regulations and issue licenses for the
conduct of field trials, shooting preserves, private wildlife farms and zoos, or for the
personal use and possession of wildlife so as to safeguard the interests of the wildlife
and people of the state.
B. The commission, at its discretion and under such regulations as it deems
necessary, may issue a permit to take wildlife for scientific purposes to any person or
duly accredited representative of public educational or scientific institutions, or
governmental departments of the United States engaged in the scientific study of
wildlife.
C. A person holding a permit issued pursuant to this section may, upon advance
approval by the commission, buy, sell and transport wildlife legally possessed. Each
person receiving a permit under this section shall file with the department within
fifteen days after requested by the department a report of his activities under the
permit. The commission may revoke such licenses or permits for noncompliance with
regulations.
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