§ 33-2-104 — Nongame species - regulations

(1) The division shall conduct
investigations on nongame wildlife in order to develop information relating to
population, distribution, habitat needs, limiting factors, and other biological and
ecological data to determine management measures necessary for their continued
ability to sustain themselves successfully. On the basis of such determinations, the
commission shall issue regulations and develop management programs designed to
ensure the continued ability of nongame wildlife to perpetuate themselves
successfully. Such regulations shall set forth species or subspecies of nongame
wildlife which the commission deems in need of management pursuant to this
section, giving their common and scientific names by species and, where necessary,
by subspecies. The commission shall conduct ongoing investigations of nongame
wildlife and may from time to time amend such regulations by adding or deleting
therefrom species or subspecies of nongame wildlife.

(2) The commission shall by regulation establish limitations relating to the
taking, possession, transportation, exportation, processing, sale or offering for sale,
or shipment as may be deemed necessary to manage nongame wildlife.

(3) Except as provided in regulations issued by the commission, it is unlawful
for any person to take, possess, transport, export, process, sell or offer for sale, or
ship nongame wildlife deemed by the commission to be in need of management
pursuant to this section. Subject to the same exception, it is also unlawful for any
common or contract carrier to knowingly transport or receive for shipment
nongame wildlife deemed by the commission to be in need of management
pursuant to this section.

Legislative History

Source: L. 84: Entire article R&RE, p. 863, � 1, effective January 1, 1985.