The department has the authority during any season of the year to permit the taking of any game animal and prescribe the method by which they may be taken when they cause damage to crops or property or when they pose a significant human health risk. Any animal taken under these conditions is under the supervision of the department.
HISTORY: [Derived from former Sections 50-11-330 (1962 Code Section 28-332.2; 1963 (53) 151; 1972 (57) 2431); 50-11-440 (1962 Code Section 28-471; 1952 Code Section 28-471; 1942 Code Section 1782-3; 1932 Code Section 1791; 1929 (36) 151; 1952 (47) 2179); 50-11-790 (1962 Code Section 28-337.5; 1957 (50) 571)]; 1988 Act No. 561, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1262; 2003 Act No. 72, Section 2.