- (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this subchapter applies to the nongame wildlife listed in §65.331 of this title (relating to Affected Species), living or dead, including parts of nongame wildlife and captive-bred nongame wildlife.
(b) This subchapter does not apply to:
- (1) dead mountain lions, bobcats, or coyotes;
- (2) fish;
- (3) the purchase, possession, or sale of processed products;
- (4) teachers at accredited primary or secondary educational institutions, provided that the nongame wildlife is possessed solely for educational purposes and is not sold or transferred to another person for the purpose of sale;
- (5) persons or establishments selling nongame wildlife for and ready for immediate consumption in individual portion servings, and which are subject to limited sales or use tax; or
- (6) persons 16 years of age or younger, provided the person is not engaged in a commercial activity involving nongame wildlife;
- (7) aquatic products possessed under a valid bait dealer's license; or
- (8) albinos of any species of nongame.
Source Note:The provisions of this §65.325 adopted to be effective January 1, 1999, 23 TexReg 10034.