SECTION 35:48-3-10. Permit issuance  


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  • (a)   The Department may issue an aerial management permit if it finds that it will aid in the management of depredating animals.
    (b)   The Department may deny an aerial management permit if it finds that it will have a deleterious effect on indigenous species.
    (c)   The Department may authorize the permit holder to advertise and collect payment from other individuals when the activity will aid in the management of depredating animals.
    (d)   The Department may issue an aerial management permit to any person to engage in the management by use of aircraft without limitation by statewide season regulations or bag limits.
    (e)   The Department may place reasonable restrictions on the permit holdernecessary for safety and for the effect on indigenous species.
    (f)   The aerial management permit shall include, but is not limited to, the following information:
    (1)   The name and address of the pilot authorized to operate the aircraft under the permit;
    (2)   A description of the animals to be taken;
    (3)   A description of the area from which the animals are authorized to be taken;
    (4)   The issue and expiration date of the aerial management permit; and
    (5)   Any limitations placed on the permit holder by the Department.
    (g)   An aerial management permit to manage depredating animals issued pursuant to this section shall be valid for a period of one (1) year from the date of issuance.
    (h)   An aerial management permit shall not be bartered or transferred to any other person.
[Source: Added at 31 Ok Reg 143, eff 11-1-13 (emergency); Added at 31 Ok Reg 744, eff 9-12-14; Amended at 35 Ok Reg 203, eff 11-16-17 (emergency); Amended at 35 Ok Reg 779, eff 9-14-18]