Section 885.100  Herpetoculture Permit Reporting and Renewal

a)         Resident permit holders shall submit a report by January 31 of each year on forms provided by the Department that summarizes activities conducted under the permit during the preceding calendar year.  Failure to submit this annual report by the due date will constitute a violation of this Part and may result in denial of subsequent renewal requests.

b)         Any permit holder approved to sell or offer to sell non-listed native herptiles shall present copies of receipts/bills of sale to any agent of the Department or authorized local, state or federal law enforcement officer upon request.  Failure to present copies of receipts/bills of sale will constitute a violation of this Part.

c)         Resident permit holders applying for renewal of the Herpetoculture Permit shall do so by January 31 of each year and shall submit the nonrefundable fee (see Section 885.80), along with the annual report.

d)         Nonresident Limited Entry Herpetoculture Permit holders shall submit a report within 30 days after the expiration of the permit, on forms provided by the Department, along with the copies of receipts/bills of sale.  Failure to provide to the Department the report and copies will constitute a violation of this Part.