Mo. Code Regs. tit. 3 § 10-9.350

Current through Register Vol. 49, No.12, June 17, 2024

Section 3 CSR 10-9.350 - Class I Wildlife Breeder Permit

PURPOSE: This amendment increases the fee for a Class I Wildlife Breeder Permit to reflect a more current cost adjustment based on changes in the Consumer Price Index.

(1) To exercise the privileges of a Class I wildlife breeder. Fee: fifty-four dollars ($54).

(2) The following exemptions to the Class I Breeder Permit requirements of this chapter shall apply:

(A) A Class I wildlife breeder permit shall not be required for wildlife legally held by publicly owned zoos, or Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited not-for-profit facilities; however, such wildlife may not be held for personal use;

(B) A Class I wildlife breeder permit shall not be required of individuals holding migratory birds under valid federal authorization; except that a Class I Wildlife Breeder Permit or a Licensed Hunting Preserve Permit is required if captive-reared mallard ducks are held for the purpose of sale to or use in hunting preserves, field trials, or dog training areas, as prescribed in this chapter. Captive-reared mallard ducks may not be hunted except as prescribed in 3 CSR 10-9.565, 3 CSR 10-9.625, or 3 CSR 10-9.628 of this Code, and federal regulations. All captive-reared migratory waterfowl must be confined and marked as prescribed in 3 CSR 10-9.220. NOTE: For federal regulations on migratory waterfowl, see Title 50, Parts 20 and 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations; and

(C) A Class I Wildlife Breeder Permit shall not be required for the propagation, sale, or display of birds of prey by persons holding a valid federal permit; provided that these birds may be used to take or attempt to take wildlife only by persons holding a valid falconry permit.

3 CSR 10-9.350

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. I V, Mo. Const. This rule previously filed as 3 CSR 10-10.750. Original rule filed Aug. 18, 1970, effective Dec. 31, 1970. Amended: Filed May 22, 1978, effective Sept. 15, 1978. Amended: Filed Aug. 29, 1980, effective Jan. 1, 1981. Emergency amendment filed Nov. 2, 1992, effective Jan. 1, 1993, expired Jan. 15, 1993. Amended: Filed June 2, 1992, effective Jan. 15, 1993. Amended: Filed June 9, 1993, effective Jan. 1, 1994.

Amended by Missouri Register July 1, 2021/Volume 46, Number 13, effective 8/31/2021

Amended by Missouri Register October 16, 2023/volume 48, Number 20, effective 11/30/2023.