Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the commissioner may, with the approval of the commission, authorize game wardens or any other persons to destroy or bring under control in such manner as he deems necessary any wild animal, fish or wild birds, protected or unprotected which are causing damage to persons, property or other animals, fish or birds or spreading diseases and which in his judgment should be eliminated or controlled to prevent further damage.

Effective: July 15, 2024

History: Amended 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 159, sec. 11, effective July 15, 2024. -- Amended 1956 Ky. Acts ch. 115, sec. 8, effective May 18, 1956. -- Amended 1952 Ky. Acts ch. 200, sec. 17. -- Created 1944 Ky. Acts ch. 6, sec. 1.