(a) No person may import live fur-bearing animals into this state from another state or country unless:
- (1) a permit has been issued by the department for such importation and a copy of the completed permit accompanies any live fur-bearing animal being imported or is attached to any container used to import live fur-bearing animals;
- (2) the imported animals are accompanied by a health certificate signed by a veterinarian accredited in the state of origin; and
- (3) if the imported animals are foxes, raccoons, or skunks, a signed letter of authorization issued by the Texas Department of Health.
- (b) Imported live fur-bearing animals, live fur-bearing animals previously held in captivity, and fur-bearing animals live-trapped as nuisances may not be released into the wild without a letter of authorization from the wildlife division and the owner of the property where the release occurs. Animals released under provision of this subsection must be accounted for in a report filed with the department on or before the tenth day of the month following the month of release. The report shall list the species, number captured and released, date and location of capture, date and location of release, and name and address of person authorized to release.
Source Note:The provisions of this §65.378 adopted to be effective September 16, 1996, 21 TexReg 8520.