Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 38, September 20, 2024
a) Application
Requirements
Permits to transport/possess injurious species may be issued by
the Department of Natural Resources in accordance with Section 20-100 of the
Fish and Aquatic Life Code [515 ILCS 5/20-100] and Sections
2.2, 2.3 or 3.22 of the Wildlife Code [520 ILCS
5/2.2,
5/2.3 or
5/3.22] , for zoological,
educational, medical, or scientific purposes, under the following
provisions:
1) Educational, medical or
research institutions, or zoological exhibitions wishing to transport/possess
injurious species must make application to the Department in writing, on forms
provided by the Department, at the following:
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Office of Resource Conservation
One Natural Resources Way
Springfield, IL 62702-1271
Or by email at:
For Section
805.20(a),
Mammals and Birds - dnr.wildlife@illinois.gov
or
For Section
805.20(b) and
(c), Fish, Mollusks, Aquatic Invertebrates
and Plants - dnr.aquaculture@illinois.gov
2) Applications must contain the following
minimum information:
A) Name and address of
educational, medical or research institution, or zoological
exhibition;
B) Name, address, and
position of person making application;
C) Number of specimens and the common and
scientific names of each species for which permit is requested;
D) Explanation of the exhibition, or
educational, medical or research project necessitating need for injurious
species permit;
E) A statement of
the applicant's qualifications and previous experience in caring for and
handling captive wildlife or aquatic life;
F) Time period for which permit is
requested;
G) Location and
description of facilities in which species will be kept; and
H) Any other information as requested by the
Department, e.g., purpose of research, supplier of animals, disposition of
animals and federal permit, if required.
b) Issuance Criteria
The Department shall consider the following in determining
whether to issue a permit to transport/possess injurious species for
zoological, educational, medical, or scientific purposes:
1) Whether the request is for a bonafide
educational, medical, research or zoological exhibition purpose;
2) Whether the facilities for holding the
specimens have been inspected and approved by the Department prior to issuance
of an injurious species permit. Facilities must be constructed and maintained
to prevent escape of all life stages of the specimens;
3) Whether the applicant is aware of the
potential dangers to public interest posed by the injurious species; and who,
by reason of the applicant's knowledge, experience, and facilities, can be
expected to provide adequate protection to the public interests; and
4) If permit application is for zoological
exhibition purposes, whether the exhibit or display will be open to the public
during regular, appropriate hours.
c) Permit Conditions
Permits issued for the transportation/possession of injurious
species shall be subject to the following conditions:
1) All specimens and progeny thereof approved
under the permit must be confined in the facilities and at the location
approved on the permit.
2)
Disposition of the specimens (including conditions under which they may be
sold, traded, bartered or transferred to another permitted exhibition or
institution) shall be as designated by the Department.
3) Permits issued under this Part shall be
valid only for the time periods and under the provisions designated by the
Department on the permit.
4) All
permit holders shall file with the Department, no later than 30 days after the
expiration of the permit, a report documenting disposition of all
specimens.
5) In the event of
escape or unintentional release of specimens, or progeny thereof, authorized
under the permit, permittees shall notify the Department by telephone
(1-877-236-7529, toll-free) or other expedient means within 24 hours following
the escape unless specifically exempted by the Department in writing.
6) Before any person shall import/export any
federally listed injurious species, a permit must first be obtained in
accordance with the provisions of
50 CFR
16.22.
d) Live haul of commercially wild caught
Asian carp shall only be allowed with a Restricted Species Transportation
Permit (as outlined in 17 Ill. Adm. Code
830.12 and 17 Ill. Adm. Code
870.6). Restricted Species
Transportation permits are available by writing or email to:
Aquaculture Specialist
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Aquatic Nuisance Species and Aquaculture Program
One Natural Resources Way
Springfield, Illinois 62702-1271
dnr.aquaculture@illinois.gov
