Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 7 - RULES FOR IMPORTATION, POSSESSION, PROPAGATION, REHABILITATION, AND EXHIBITION OF WILDLIFE › Section 137-7-10 - Standard Conditions and Restrictions Governing All Wildlife in Captivity Permits

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1.
Species with
				Special Needs or Considerations
: The commissioner may set special
				conditions on a permit to mitigate potential impacts on, or from, wildlife
				having special needs or considerations and to ensure the welfare of such
				wildlife and the public. These conditions may include housing and care
				requirements, microchipping of certain species or the prohibition of public
				contact.
The Commissioner may designate species that require
				  microchipping or another identification system to facilitate identification of
				  an animal's owner in the event of an escape. The owner of any animal requiring
				  such identification must maintain the identification equipment in working order
				  and show proof of such upon renewal of a permit or as requested by the
				  Department.
For some Category 1 restricted species (such as elephants) a
				  facility that affords protected contact for the handlers may be required. The
				  commissioner may also require certain animals to be spayed or neutered in order
				  to prevent reproduction by the species when such reproduction would pose a risk
				  to the wildlife or people or the State of Maine. The commissioner may seek the
				  advice of experts on the species involved to provide for such special needs and
				  to ensure the welfare of the wildlife.
2.
Federal Permit Requirements
:
				If applicable, proof must be furnished of a valid federal wildlife possession
				or importation permit, and compliance with the Convention on International
				Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).
3.
Display of Permit
: All
				persons issued wildlife in captivity permits must display the permit at the
				location the animal is being housed and make the permit available for
				inspection by licensed Wildlife in Captivity Inspectors, department
				representatives and animal welfare agents.
4.
Records
: The permit holder
				must maintain complete and accurate records for each Category 1 and Category 2
				Restricted species in its possession. The records must identify:
A. The species, sex, age, of each animal;
B. Date of birth (if known), and
				date of acquisition;
C. If
				applicable, the name and address of any person who has previously possessed or
				currently possesses the animal, and the dates of transfer or loan of the
				animal. Transfers or loans for any purpose or duration, except those to an out
				of state entity, must be approved by the department in writing prior to the
				movement of the animal.
D. The date
				of the death, loss or transfer to another person of each animal;
E. The records required by this subsection
				must be kept in chronological order, for a minimum of five years after the date
				of death, loss, or transfer of any wildlife and the records must be made
				available for inspection at all reasonable times upon request of the
				commissioner or the commissioner's designee, departmental representatives and
				animal welfare agents.