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Indiana Administrative Code (Last Updated: December 20, 2016) |
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Title 312. NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION |
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Article 312IAC9. FISH AND WILDLIFE |
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Rule 312IAC9-11. Wild Animal Possession Permits |
Section 312IAC9-11-8. Class III wild animals for which a permit is required
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(a) A permit is required under this rule for the following Class III wild animals:
(1) Wolves that are purebred.
(2) Bears (all species).
(3) Wild cats (all species), except feral cats and cats listed in section 7 of this rule.
(4) Venomous reptiles.
(5) Crocodilians that are at least five (5) feet long.
A hybrid of any of these species with a domestic dog or domestic cat is exempt from permitting under this section.
(b) As used in this rule, "Class III wild animal" means a wild animal that presents a real or potential threat to human safety. (Natural Resources Commission; 312 IAC 9-11-8; filed May 12, 1997, 10:00 a.m.: 20 IR 2739; filed Jul 9, 1999, 5:55 p.m.: 22 IR 3676; readopted filed Jul 28, 2003, 12:00 p.m.: 27 IR 286; readopted filed Nov 24, 2008, 11:08 a.m.: 20081210-IR-312080672RFA; filed Jul 6, 2010, 1:55 p.m.: 20100804-IR-312090616FRA; filed Feb 28, 2014, 8:01 a.m.: 20140326-IR-312130024FRA; readopted filed May 20, 2014, 9:43 a.m.: 20140618-IR-312140017RFA)