New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 19 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND WILDLIFE
Chapter 35 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE USES
Part 6 - AUTHORIZED USES OF WILDLIFE FOR EDUCATION, LAW ENFORCEMENT, RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES
Section 19.35.6.12 - FACILITY STANDARDS
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024
A. Permit holders shall adhere to department guidelines for reasonable and humane care of captive wildlife. Requests for variations on facility guidelines must be submitted to the department in writing and include justification. All facility variation requests are subject to department review and approval prior to making any facility changes.
B. Permit holders must comply with all provisions, guidelines and specific requirements listed on their permit.
C. Permitted wildlife must be housed separately from human living areas and domestic pets.
D. Permit holders shall utilize travel containers that are appropriately sized, constructed, and maintained to ensure a humane and safe environment for wildlife in transit.
E. All permittee and sub-permittee facilities shall be subject to random inspections by department personnel.
