312 IAC 9-11-1 Wild animal possession permit applicability

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in IC 14-22-26-2 or as exempted under subsections (d) and (e), a person must have a permit issued by the department under this rule to possess a wild animal if the wild animal is either of the following: (1) Referenced in this rule. (2) Listed in this article as an endangered species or a threatened species. (b) A separate permit: (1) is required for each individual wild animal; and (2) applies only to the location stated in the permit. (c) A permit issued under this rule expires one (1) year from the date of issuance. If a timely and sufficient application is made for a permit renewal under section 3 of this rule, however, the permit does not expire until the department has entered a final determination with respect to the renewal application. (d) A wild animal that is possessed under any of the following licenses and permits is exempted from this rule: (1) A game breeder license issued under 312 IAC 9-10-4. (2) A scientific purposes license issued under 312 IAC 9-10-6. (3) A wild animal rehabilitation permit issued under 312 IAC 9-10-9. (4) An endangered species of turtle possessed under 312 IAC 9-5-11. (e) This rule does not apply to the lawful taking or possessing of a wild animal as follows: (1) During a season established under this article. (2) During the first six (6) months from the date of birth, if the animal is the offspring of a wild animal lawfully possessed under this rule. (3) The mammal is possessed by a zoo, carnival, animal dealer, pet shop, circus, or nature center licensed under 9 CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter A, Parts I through IV. (4) During the interstate shipment of animals through the state of Indiana. (f) A person who possesses a wild animal under this rule is responsible for complying with all applicable requirements of this rule, including those that govern permit renewals and permit site relocations.