New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 19 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND WILDLIFE
Chapter 21 - ENDANGERED PLANTS
Part 2 - ENDANGERED PLANT SPECIES LIST AND COLLECTION PERMITS
Section 19.21.2.12 - PERMITS FOR SCIENTIFIC STUDY OR PROPAGATION

A. The state forester may also issue permits to take specimens for the purpose of conducting scientific studies that enhance understanding of the distribution of an endangered plant species, or will generate new knowledge in the genetic, anatomical, chemical, morphological, life history or in other relevant areas of research enhancing the understanding of the conditions required for survival of an endangered plant species; or for propagation activities that will enhance the survival of endangered plant species. If the state forester denies an application for a permit or issues a permit with conditions, the state forester shall provide the reasons for the denial or conditions in writing.

B. The state forester may deny applications for scientific study or propagation permits in locations where endangered plant survival is especially precarious.

C. Each person applying for a scientific study or propagation permit must demonstrate sufficient expertise to carry out the permitted activities in a competent manner. The following information may be used to support the request for a permit: education in botany or related area, field experience, collection numbers, accessions into a recognized herbarium, publications and recommendations from recognized authorities.

D. The permittee's or permittee's representative's signature on the permit acknowledges willingness to comply with all applicable laws, rules or regulations and permit conditions.

E. endangered plants for scientific study or propagation is not required for federal employees working within the lands of their jurisdiction, nor for activities on tribal trust or restricted fee lands or individual trust allotments.

F. A permittee may not transfer a scientific study or propagation permit without the state forester's written approval.