The possession limit for game birds, wild quadrupeds, reptiles and amphibians, during the open or closed season, shall not exceed the season limits provided by statute or by regulations made by the commissioner. Possession on the annual opening day of the open season shall be limited to the daily bag limit for any species of game bird, wild quadruped, reptile or amphibian. Possession in storage of such species on each succeeding day shall not exceed the accumulated daily bag limit for one person for any species. Possession of such species, except in storage, shall not exceed the daily bag limit for any species. The provisions of this section shall not affect possession limits established for migratory game birds by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, licensed game and fur breeders or persons authorized to possess game birds, wild quadrupeds, reptiles or amphibians by the commissioner. Each game bird, wild quadruped, reptile or amphibian or part thereof, possessed contrary to the provisions of this section or any regulation issued by the commissioner, shall constitute a separate offense. Any person who violates any provision of this section or any regulation made by the commissioner relating to possession limits shall (1) for a first offense, be fined not more than two hundred fifty dollars, and (2) for any subsequent offense, be guilty of a class D misdemeanor.
(1949 Rev., S. 4890; 1955, S. 2489d; 1971, P.A. 872, S. 269; P.A. 85-53, S. 10; P.A. 12-80, S. 150.)
History: 1971 act substituted references to environmental protection commissioner for references to board of fisheries and game; P.A. 85-53 applied provisions of section to reptiles and amphibians; P.A. 12-80 replaced penalty of a fine of not more than $200 or imprisonment of not more than 60 days or both with Subdiv. (1) re penalty of a fine of not more than $250 for first offense and Subdiv. (2) re penalty of a class D misdemeanor for subsequent offense.
See Sec. 26-58 re taxidermist's license.