3-2401. Control of destructive animals and
noxious rodents; agreements and cooperation with federal agencies;
exception
A. The director shall cooperate with the animal and plant health inspection service
of the United States department of agriculture in the control and destruction or
relocation of predatory wildlife, noxious rodents and related animals that are injurious
to livestock, poultry, game, agriculture, other industries and the public health in
accordance with organized and systematic plans of the animal and plant health inspection
service. For such purposes, the director shall enter into written agreements with the
animal and plant health inspection service regarding the methods and procedure to be
followed, the extent of supervision to be exercised by the state and federal agencies,
respectively, and the use and expenditure of state funds. The director, in cooperation
with the animal and plant health inspection service, may also enter into cooperative
agreements with other governmental agencies and counties of the state to promote the
control and destruction of predatory wildlife, noxious rodents and related animals.
B. The authority to destroy predatory wildlife, noxious rodents and related animals
does not include big game animals as defined in section 17-101, except:
1. Bear and mountain lion taken pursuant to section 17-302.
2. To protect public health and safety.
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