Inspection

PURPOSE: This rule provides authority for enforcement officers to inspect permits, wildlife and devices or facilities used to take, possess or transport wildlife, to ascertain whether provisions of the Wildlife Code are being violated. Every person, business concern or organization possessing, taking, transporting or using the wildlife or forestry resources of this state in any manner shall permit any agent of the department or any peace officer to inspect his/her permit(s), or temporary permit authorization number(s), and picture identification; to inspect and count any wildlife in his/her possession; and to inspect any devices or facilities used in taking, attempting to take, possessing or transporting wildlife, subject to the provisions of section 252.100, RSMo in order that such officer may ascertain whether this Code or the statutes pertaining to wildlife or forestry are being violated. No person, business concern or organization shall refuse to permit such inspection, or interfere with any officer in such inspection. AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed Aug. 26, 1964, effective Dec. 31, 1964. Amended: Filed June 27, 1977, effective Jan. 1, 1978. Amended: Filed Aug. 7, 1986, effective Jan. 1, 1987. Amended: Filed June 11, 1997, effective March 1, 1998. Amended: Filed Aug. 11, 1999, effective March 1, 2000.