35.03.070 Importation of Animals

(a) Unlawful Importations of Animals.

Unless modified by rule or regulation, no person shall import to the reservation or possess or release within the boundaries of the Reservation, without first obtaining a permit to do so from the Director or his designee, any live:

(1) Deer;

(2) Wild Horses;

(3) Wild Pigs;

(4) Antelope;

(5) Elk;

(6) Species of birds, mammals, reptiles or fish whether native or planted that are normally classified as "wildlife"; or

(7) Any hybrid of the above listed animals.

(b) Application for Permit.

(1) The Director may issue a permit under this subchapter pursuant to the conditions established by the Director and once the person applying for the permit:

(2) Provides the genus and species of the animal(s) and the number of each to be imported to the reservation or released or possessed and the name and address(es) of any persons(s) the animals were originally obtained from;

(3) Identifies the lands on which the animals will be kept and demonstrates that such lands are secure and adequate to meet the health and social needs of the permitted animals and to protect wildlife resources and domestic livestock production located on the reservation;

(4) Provides proof that the applicant has sufficient skill, and experience to properly maintain and care for the permitted animals; and

(5) Obtains a health certificate from a qualified veterinarian, which certifies that the permitted animals are free from any contagious or infectious diseases and parasites. Any testing, quarantine, etc. necessary to obtain this certificate shall be done at the expense of the permittee.

(6) Issuance of a permit under this section shall authorize employees of the Department or its designee to inspect all facilities, records, animals and other property related to the permitted operation. These inspections may take place without warrant or prior notice.

No person may sell, trade, give away or otherwise dispose of any animal or parts there from permitted pursuant to this Subchapter unless the person receiving such animals holds a valid permit pursuant to this Subchapter for the species involved or as otherwise authorized by the Director.

(d) Records.

Any permittee under this Subchapter shall maintain accurate records that list the following:

(1) An updated list of the genus and species of the animal(s) and the number of each imported or released, possessed or born within the boundaries of the Reservation;

(2) If imported, the name and address(es) of any person(s) the animals were originally obtained from;

(3) The number of each species in his possession which are harvested or other wise killed and the disposition of those animals whether sold, traded or given away or otherwise disposed of, and the name and address of any persons receiving these animals or parts there from and the dates of such transactions.