1. (a) It is an offense if:

   1. (1) game birds or game animals are trapped at any location other than the trap site(s) specified on the permit;
   2. (2) game birds or game animals are released at any location other than the release site(s) specified on the permit;
   3. (3) the permittee violates any of the conditions listed on the permit;
   4. (4) the permittee does not take reasonable precautions to maximize the humane treatment of and to minimize the stress on trapped game animals or game birds;
   5. (5) the permittee does not take reasonable precautions to minimize human health and safety risks during all aspects of permitted trapping, transporting, and transplanting operations; or
   6. (6) game animals or game birds obtained under a permit issued under this subchapter are sold, bartered, or otherwise exchanged for anything of value.
2. (b) Game animals or game birds being transported under a permit authorized by this subchapter shall not be removed from the transport vehicle prior to arrival at the release site unless such removal is immediately necessary to maintain the health of the game animals or game birds. If such removal is necessary, transport activities must resume within 24 hours.

Source Note:The provisions of this §65.117 adopted to be effective December 1, 1995, 20 TexReg 9569.