It is unlawful to engage in the possession of live raccoons or coyotes except as provided by this rule. Upon registration with the Department of Agriculture and Food, permission may be granted to the applicant to hold in live captivity raccoons or coyotes. Agriculture and Food, Animal Industry. Holding Live Raccoons or Coyotes in Captivity. Person means an individual, association, partnership, government agency, or corporation, or any agent of the foregoing.
Possession means actual and constructive possession.
Raccoon means a depredating animal. Coyote means a predatory animal. Animal means raccoon or coyote. Captivity means possession. H. Unpermitted animal means a raccoon or coyote possessed by a person without a valid permit issued by the Department of Agriculture and Food for each individual animal.