1. A. The following requirements must be met for an application to be considered:

   1. (1) A completed application form and the non-refundable application fee must be submitted to the department.
   2. (2) Applicant must be 18 years of age or older and provide their full name, date of birth, home address and facility address; unless they are an apprentice who must be at least 14 years of age.
   3. (3) Applicant must provide two references able to verify the applicant’s ability to conduct activities relevant to the species and purpose requested.
   4. (4) Application must include a containment or confinement plan describing where and how permitted species will be maintained, if applicable.
   5. (5) Application must include copies of all applicable municipal, state or federal permits.
   6. (6) Supplemental information must be supplied as requested by the department.
   7. (7) Each application must include the applicant’s signature as well as signatures of all sub-permittees being requested on the permit.

2. B. Additional requirements for educational use applications:

   1. (1) Applicant must provide verifiable experience of at least 240 hours in handling, caring for and training live non-releasable wildlife of the same or similar species as those identified in the application. If this requirement cannot be met, an apprenticeship with a permitted individual or approved organization is required.
   2. (2) Letters must be supplied from at least five separate and legitimate organizations or entities requesting wildlife related educational programs.
   3. (3) Wildlife proposed for educational use must be obtained from a department approved source.
   4. (4) Applicant must provide a detailed educational class or program curriculum or lesson plan which is subject to department approval prior to permit issuance.

3. C. Additional requirements for scientific use applications:

   1. (1) Applicant must identify the specific wildlife being requested and provide details for disposition.
   2. (2) Applicant must provide detailed justification for all activities, methods and locations.
   3. (3) Applicant must provide requested take amounts, locations and specific take time frame.
   4. (4) Applicant must provide detailed explanation of the scientific benefits to the species and the state of New Mexico. Scientific benefits will be subject to department review and approval.
   5. (5) Applicant must provide evidence of education or experience supporting qualifications to conduct wildlife related research or monitoring activities.

[19.35.6.8 NMAC - Rp, 19 NMAC 35.6.8 & 19 NMAC 36.2.8, 12/30/2013]