A.__Notwithstanding subsection 1, the operator of a commercial shooting area may authorize a person to hunt other wild birds or wild animals in a commercial shooting area during the regular open season on those species, in accordance with this Part, as long as the person possesses a valid state hunting license that allows the hunting of those wild birds and wild animals.

§12102.__Importation permit for mallard ducks, quail, Chukar

partridge and Hungarian partridge

1.__Issuance. The commissioner may grant permits to import live mallard ducks, quail, Chukar partridge and Hungarian partridge to operators of commercial shooting areas.

2.__Application. When requesting permission to import these birds, an importer shall:

A.__Provide the commissioner with information on the number of the birds to be imported and the name and address of the seller; and

B.__Furnish the commissioner with a statement from an approved veterinarian or from the Department of Agriculture or from the conservation department of the state from which the birds are imported certifying that they are from flocks that have been tested for infectious or contagious disease and have not been exposed to that disease during the 6 months prior to importation.

SUBCHAPTER 15

WILDLIFE IMPORTATION AND POSSESSION

PERMITS AND REQUIREMENTS

§12151.__Keeping wildlife in captivity

A person may not keep wildlife in captivity except as provided under sections 10105, 12102, 12152, 12155, 12157, 12158 and 12202 and Title 7, section 1809 or except if the wild animal was purchased from a dealer or pet shop licensed under Title 7, section 3933.__A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.

§12152.__Permit to possess wildlife in captivity