As authorized by RSA 217-A:10, III, the department shall grant exceptions to these rules for the following reasons:

1. (a) To conduct scientific investigations; and
2. (b) To enhance the propagation or survival of a protected species.

Source. #5927, eff 11-22-94, EXPIRED: 11-22-00 New. #7507, eff 6-21-01; ss by #9479, eff 6-1-09, EXPIRED: 6-1-17