A law enforcement officer operating in a director approved covert operation may take protected wildlife pursuant to a license issued to a covert identity or pursuant to a permit or written authorization issued by the director or his designee.

HISTORY OF 19.35.6 NMAC:

Pre-NMAC History: The material in this part was derived from that previously filed with the State Records Center:

Regulation No. 705, Regulation for the Taking and Possession of Protected Wildlife for Scientific and Educational Purposes, filed 3/11/93.

History of Repealed Material:

19 NMAC 35.6, Educational Use of Wildlife, filed 10/19/94.

19 NMAC 36.2, Taking and Possession of Protected Wildlife for Scientific and Educational Purposes, filed 1/18/96.

[19.35.6.17 NMAC - N, 12/30/2013]