Ind. Code ch. 14-22-32

in effect

Ind. Code § 14-22-32-1 Applicability of chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to the following: (1) Conservation officers or other law enforcement officers. (2) Game birds or exotic mammals in shooting preserves licensed under IC 14-22-31. (3) A person who takes a feral exotic mammal when the feral exotic mammal is causing damage to property that is owned or leased by the person. (4) A person who is authorized by the department under extraordinary circumstances to take an exotic mammal. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-32(a).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.

Ind. Code § 14-22-32-2 Prohibitions

Sec. 2. A person may not do any of the following: (1) Offer a game bird or an exotic mammal for hunting, trapping, or chasing by a person using a weapon or device that is not a shotgun, muzzle loading gun, handgun, or bow and arrow. (2) Hunt, trap, or chase a game bird or an exotic mammal with a weapon or device that is not a shotgun, muzzle loading gun, handgun, or bow and arrow. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-32(b).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.

Ind. Code § 14-22-32-3 Violations

Sec. 3. A person who knowingly or intentionally violates section 2 of this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-32(c).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.

Ind. Code § 14-22-32-4 Issuance of shooting preserve license precluded

Sec. 4. A person who violates section 2(1) of this chapter may not be issued a license under IC 14-22-31. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-32(d).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.

Ind. Code § 14-22-32-5 Orders to dispose of game birds or exotic mammals

Sec. 5. If a person violates section 2(1) of this chapter, the department shall enter a recommended order to dispose of any game bird or exotic mammal the person owns, keeps, harbors, or otherwise possesses. Before the order becomes a final determination of the department, a hearing must be held under IC 4-21.5-3. The hearing shall be conducted by an administrative law judge in the office of administrative law proceedings. The determination of the administrative law judge is subject to administrative adjudication under IC 4-21.5. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-32(e).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.92-2025, SEC.29.

Ind. Code § 14-22-32-6 Adoption of rules

Sec. 6. The department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to properly administer this chapter consistent with any applicable federal statutes and regulations. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-32(f).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.

Ind. Code § 14-22-32-7 Other actions not precluded

Sec. 7. This chapter does not preclude the state or another person from bringing other actions under the Indiana Code. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-7-32(g).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.

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