NAC504.461. Unprotected reptiles and amphibians: Possession, transportation and breeding; disposition of progeny; restrictions; applicability of other laws.

     1. A natural person may without a license or permit issued by the Department capture, possess, transport and breed reptiles and amphibians which are classified by the Department as unprotected if:

     (a) The capture, possession, transportation and breeding is for strictly personal and noncommercial purposes; and

     (b) The number of reptiles and amphibians possessed by the person does not exceed the possession limits established by the Commission for each such reptile and amphibian.

     2. If, while in the possession of a natural person pursuant to this section, an unprotected reptile or amphibian produces progeny and the number of the progeny exceeds the possession limits established by the Commission for that reptile or amphibian, the natural person may hold the excess number of progeny in captivity for not more than 45 days after the date on which the progeny hatched or was born. On or before the expiration of the 45-day period, such progeny must be given as a gift to another natural person or a scientific or educational institution located in this State, or disposed of as directed by the Department. Such progeny must not be released into the wild.

     3. Except as otherwise provided in chapters 501 to 504, inclusive, of NAC, unprotected reptiles and amphibians, and any parts and progeny thereof, which are possessed in accordance with this section may not be:

     (a) Sold, bartered or traded;

     (b) Released into the wild if the reptile or amphibian has been removed from the site where it was captured; or

     (c) Maintained for public display or as a part of or adjunct to any commercial establishment.

     4. This section does not authorize the possession, transportation or exportation of unprotected reptiles or amphibians in violation of any applicable federal, state, county or city law, regulation or ordinance.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Wildlife Comm’rs, eff. 5-22-97)