17-363. Practice of taxidermy; registration required; rules; register; revocation; suspension; civil penalty
A. A person shall not engage in the business of a taxidermist for hire until that person registers with the department. The department shall adopt rules to allow a person to register pursuant to this section.
B. A taxidermist shall:
1. Keep a register of the names and addresses of persons who furnish raw and unmounted specimens, the taker's tag or license number and the date and number of each species of wildlife received.
2. Exhibit the register on request of an authorized representative of the department.
3. Maintain the register for five years after the date the wildlife was received.
4. File a copy of the register in English with the department on or before January 31 of each year.
C. After a public hearing, the commission may revoke or suspend the registration of a person who violates this section and deny the person the right to register with the department as a taxidermist for hire under subsection A of this section for a period not to exceed one year.
D. A person who violates this section is subject to a civil penalty of one hundred fifty dollars.