Nonresident Fur Dealer’s Permit

PURPOSE: This rule establishes a new permit for nonresident fur dealers. Privileges were previously provided under a Fur Dealer’s Permit, which is being modified to identify resident and nonresident status. (1) Nonresident Fur Dealer’s Permit. To buy, sell, possess, process, transport, and ship the pelts and carcasses of furbearers and the pelts of bears legally harvested outside of Missouri from July 1 through June 30, except as provided in subsection (1)(B) of this rule. Nonresident fur dealers shall conduct business only at the locations in Missouri specified on the permit, with resident fur dealers at their business location and at established fur auction sites. (A) Annual Permit. (B) Three- (3-) Day Permit. To buy the pelts and carcasses of furbearers and the pelts of bears legally harvested outside of Missouri for three (3) consecutive days, and to sell, possess, process, transport, and ship the pelts and carcasses acquired during the three (3) days indicated on the permit from July 1 through June 30. AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const., and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed March 6, 2006, effective Aug. 30, 2006. Amended: Filed Sept. 4, 2020, effective Feb. 28, 2021. Amended: Filed Feb. 23, 2024, effective Aug. 30, 2024. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025, effective Jan. 1, 2026. *Original authority: 252.040, RSMo 1945, amended 1989.