§ 10-909. Collection of wildlife, nests, or eggs for scientific or educational purposes

   (a) Permits. -- Any properly accredited person of known scientific attainment desiring to collect wildlife, nests, or eggs from the wild for scientific or educational purposes shall first obtain a scientific collection permit from the Secretary.

(b) Permits -- Issuance. -- The Secretary may issue a scientific collecting permit, on the payment of a reasonable fee, to any properly accredited person who has demonstrated a legitimate scientific or educational need for the requested wildlife.

(c) Regulations. -- The Secretary may adopt regulations governing the issuance, revocation, terms, and conditions of the permit.

(d) Expiration of permit. -- The permit:

   (1) Shall expire December 31 of the issuing year; and

   (2) May not be transferred to another person.

(e) When permit becomes void. -- The permit becomes void on proof that the permittee has:

   (1) Captured or killed any wildlife;

   (2) Taken any nests or eggs for other than scientific or educational purposes; or

   (3) Taken or possessed any wildlife, nests, or eggs not authorized by the permit.

HISTORY: 1986, ch. 805; 1990, ch. 6, § 2.