Mo. Code Regs. tit. 3 § 10-9.370
Current through Register Vol. 49, No.12, June 17, 2024
Section 3 CSR 10-9.370 - Wildlife Exhibitor PermitPURPOSE: This amendment increases the fee for a Wildlife Exhibitor Permit to reflect a more current cost adjustment based on changes in the Consumer Price Index.
(1) To maintain and operate a wildlife exhibit in accordance with 3 CSR 10-9.371 holding Class I wildlife as defined in 3 CSR 109.230, Class II wildlife as defined in 3 CSR 10-9.240, and native fish not listed on the Approved Aquatic Species List in 3 CSR 10-9.110(3)(H), except coyotes, foxes, raccoons, skunks, native bat species, and prohibited species as defined in 3 CSR 10-4.117. All wildlife must be obtained in accordance with federal regulations, if applicable, and must originate from a legal source other than the wild stock of this state.(2) Any person applying for a Wildlife Exhibitor Permit shall complete an application involving on-site inspections of the exhibit facilities prior to and following construction activities by a conservation agent to determine that all provisions of this rule and 3 CSR 10-9.371 are met before a permit is issued. Fee: one thousand twenty-seven dollars ($1,027).(3) The following exemptions to the Wildlife Exhibitor Permit requirements of this chapter shall apply: (A) A Wildlife Exhibitor 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 Wildlife Exhibitor Permit shall not be required of individuals holding migratory birds under valid federal authorization. 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;
(C) A Wildlife Exhibitor 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; and(D) Wolf-hybrids are specifically exempted from the requirements of this rule, 3 CSR 10-9.371, and 3 CSR 10-9.372.Adopted by Missouri Register July 1, 2021/Volume 46, Number 13, effective 8/31/2021Amended by Missouri Register October 16, 2023/volume 48, Number 20, effective 11/30/2023.