Class II Wildlife Breeder Permit

PURPOSE: This rule establishes a new permit for holders of wildlife classified as inherently dangerous to humans. (1) Class II Wildlife Breeder Permit. To exercise the privileges of a Class II wildlife breeder, except these privileges may only be exercised for black bears and black bear-hybrids, mountain lions and mountain lion-hybrids, and wolves obtained under a valid Class II Wildlife Breeder Permit prior to August 30, 2021. (2) The following exemptions to the Class II breeder permit requirements of this chapter shall apply: (A) Wolf-hybrids are exempt from permit requirements; and (B) Wildlife legally held by publicly owned zoos, or Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited not-for-profit facilities are exempt from permit requirements; however, such wildlife may not be held for personal use. AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed June 9, 1993, effective Jan. 31, 1994. Amended: Filed May 9, 2002, effective March 1, 2003. Amended: Filed Oct. 2, 2006, effective Feb. 28, 2007. Amended: Filed Jan. 29, 2021, effective Aug. 30, 2021. Amended: Filed May 25, 2023, effective Feb. 29, 2024. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025, effective Jan. 1, 2026.