Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 36, September 6, 2024
Section 58-73-3 - Requirements to take or release reptiles or amphibians3.1. No person may take or possess snake eggs, lizard eggs, skink eggs, turtle eggs, amphibian eggs, tadpoles, or larvae of any species.3.2. It is unlawful to take or possess any reptile or amphibian from any area under agreement with, owned, controlled, or administered by the Division of Natural Resources, except pursuant to subsections 3.2.1. and 3.2.2. of this rule. 3.2.1. Persons who have received written permission from the Director, provided they carry and exhibit said permission upon request.3.2.2. Persons lawfully taking American bullfrogs, green frogs, snapping turtles, and eastern spiny softshell turtles.3.3. No person shall release any reptile or amphibian into the wild that was held in captivity for more than 30 days. No person shall release at any time any reptile or amphibian that has been held in the same enclosure with other species of reptiles or amphibians. Reptiles or amphibians that may be released must be released at the location of the capture.3.4. No person may take or possess reptiles or amphibians for education or scientific purposes without obtaining a scientific collecting permit pursuant to W. Va. Code § 20-2-50. No person may take or possess any native reptile or amphibian for any other purpose without first obtaining written authorization by the Director pursuant to W. Va. Code § 20-1-7.