TITLE 312 NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

Under IC 4-22-2-23, the Natural Resources Commission intends to adopt a rule concerning the following:

OVERVIEW: Amends 312 IAC 9-1-12 to specify possession of live and dead wild animals. Adds 312 IAC 9-1-12.1 to define possession limit. Adds 312 IAC 9-1-12.5 to define a primary residence. Adds 312 IAC 9-1-12.6 to define the term processed. Amends 312 IAC 9-2-8 by adding the term possession limit and exempting white-tailed deer and wild turkeys. Amends 312 IAC 9-3-16 governing the hunting of eastern cottontail rabbits on Roush Lake. Amends 312 IAC 9-4-7.5 governing the possession limit for nonmigratory gamebirds. Amends 312 IAC 9-5-6 to establish a taking period for collecting reptiles and amphibians from the wild and establishes a limit to the number that can be taken from the wild and possessed each year, including those that are kept alive. Effective 30 days after filing with the Publisher. Questions may be sent to the Division of Hearings, Natural Resources Commission, Indiana Government Center North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Room N501, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2200, at nrcrules@nrc.in.gov, or by telephone at (317) 232-4699. Comments may be sent by regular mail to the address above or through http://www.in.gov/nrc/2377.htm. Statutory authority: IC 14-10-2-4; IC 14-22-2-6.

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Regulatory Coordinator for this rule is:

Linnea Petercheff

Staff Specialist

Division of Fish and Wildlife

Department of Natural Resources

Indiana Government Center South

402 West Washington Street, Room W273

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 233-6527

lpetercheff@dnr.in.gov

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Ombudsman designated by IC 5-28-17-5 is:

Ryan Asberry

Indiana Economic Development Corporation

One North Capitol, Suite 700

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 232-8962

smallbizombudsman@iedc.in.gov

Resources available to regulated entities through the small business ombudsman include the ombudsman's duties stated in IC 5-28-17-5, specifically IC 5-28-17-5(9), investigating and attempting to resolve any matter regarding compliance by a small business with a law, rule, or policy administered by a state agency, either as a party to a proceeding or as a mediator.

DIN: 20110831-IR-312110470NIA

Composed: Apr 18,2024 6:02:01AM EDT

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