Class III Wildlife Breeder Permit

PURPOSE: This rule establishes a Class III Wildlife Breeder Permit for breeders holding Class III wildlife that is required to be permitted and establishes the permit exemptions. (1) Class III Wildlife Breeder Permit. To exercise the privileges of a Class III wildlife breeder. (2) The following exemptions to the Class III Wildlife Breeder Permit requirements of this chapter shall apply: (A) Class III wildlife held in confinement that are not listed on the Approved Confined Wildlife Species List in 3 CSR 10-9.105 are exempt from permit requirements; and (B) Elk raised for food production and that are held separate so as to prevent commingling with other cervids listed on the Approved Confined Wildlife Species List in 3 CSR 10-9.105 are exempt from permit requirements. (3) For purposes of this chapter, animals are commingling or commingled if they have direct contact with each other, have less than ten feet (10') of physical separation, or have indirect contact through shared equipment, pasture, or water sources. Animals are considered to have commingled if they have had such contact with a Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)-positive animal or contaminated premises within the last five (5) years. AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed Jan. 22, 2021, effective Aug. 30, 2021. Amended: Filed May 25, 2023, effective Feb. 29, 2024. Amended: Filed May 16, 2025, effective Jan. 1, 2026.