HB 5901

Abstract

Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that scientific permits may be granted by the Department of Natural Resources to any properly accredited person who is at least 18 years of age, permitting the capture, marking, handling, banding, or collecting for scientific purposes any of the fauna protected under the Code. Provides that a special purpose permit may be granted by the Department (i) to a qualified individual of any age for the purpose of salvaging certain wildlife species for donation, rehabilitation and release, or disposal as directed by the Department and (ii) to a private educational organization for the purpose of possessing wildlife or parts of wildlife for educational purposes. Requires a special purpose permit for certain treatment of wildlife. Requires the holder of a special purpose or scientific permit to report to the Department (i) annually if the permit is granted for a period of more than one year or (ii) within 30 days after expiration of the permit if the permit is granted for a period of one year or less. Provides that the report shall include information that the Department considers necessary. Effective immediately.