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TITLE 19 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND WILDLIFE CHAPTER
35 CAPTIVE WILDLIFE USES |
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FINAL RULE
This refers to Importation only. NMDGF doesn't issue possession permits, that would fall to the local city/county ordinances. You cannot import a species unless you have permission from your local city/county. If you ‘receive’ from an in-state source, you need a receipt or documentation from that transaction (paper-trail).
Importation Information
•License/Permit Fee Regulation 19.30.9 NMAC
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HISTORY
COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA BRIEFING June 3, 2010
Agenda Title: Importation of Live Non-Domestic Animals, Birds and Fish (19.35.7
NMAC), and Game and Fish Licenses/Permits (19.30.9 NMAC)
PDF FILE
Proposed Importation rule & the associated fee rule open
for PUBLIC COMMENT! Direct Link to NM
G&F
DIRECTOR’S SPECIES IMPORTATION LIST Draft May 6, 2010
ESTABLISHING CERTAIN LICENSES, PERMITS, CERTIFICATES AND FEES
Proposed Importation rule & the associated fee rule open for PUBLIC COMMENT! Updated May 6, 2010 PDF FILE, Deadline is June 4, 2010
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Current laws say: "B. Importation of State or Federal listed threatened or endangered species or C.I.T.E.S. species and furbearers as defined in 17-5-2 NMSA 1978 will not be allowed except for scientific study or approved restoration/recovery plans" |
| New Mexico state regulations regarding the import of the most common pet store animals |
Importation Rules open for PUBLIC COMMENT!
GOALS for Rule Amendment
•Amend Importation rule in effort to facilitate support to Pet Industry
(where compatible with Commission’s rules)
•Education & provide adherence to established rules
•Maximize safeguards for State populations of protected wildlife & public safety
considerations
•Proactive disease prevention & undesirable species introduction/establishment
Background of the LAW
Importation of all wild by nature animals may only occur in New Mexico after a
permit is issued. Do not bring any wild by nature animal into the state if
you have not received a permit from the Department of Game and Fish.
Current Importation Law -
In order to protect game animals, birds and fish against importation of
undesirable species and introduction of infectious or contagious diseases, it is
a misdemeanor to import any live animals, birds or fish into this state, except
domesticated animals or domesticated fowl or fish from government hatcheries,
without first obtaining a permit from the department of game and fish [17-3-32.
Importing game animals; permits. (1963)].
COMMENT HERE -
click here to comment on Importation Rule
patrick.snyder@state.nm.us
or write Pat Snyder, Law Enforcement Division, NM Game & Fish, PO Box 25112,
Sante Fe, NM 87504 or call Pat at 505-476-8062.
REVIEW CURRENT RULE (19.35.7 NMAC) - This will take
you to the current importation rule established by the State Game
Commission.
www.REXANO.org