TITLE 312 NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

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

OVERVIEW: Adds 312 IAC 9-1-1.2 to define "air gun". Adds 312 IAC 9-1-13.2 to define a "relaxing snare lock". Adds 312 IAC 9-1-13.7 to define a "snare lock". Amends 312 IAC 9-3-2 governing general requirements and licenses for hunting deer. Amends 312 IAC 9-3-3 governing air guns for deer hunting. Amends 312 IAC 9-4-2 governing youth waterfowl hunting. Amends 312 IAC 9-4-14 governing endangered species of birds. Amends 312 IAC 9-5-7 governing the sale and transport for sale of native reptiles and amphibians. Amends 312 IAC 9-5-9 governing the reptile captive breeder's license. Amends 312 IAC 9-5-11 governing the turtle possession permit. Amends 312 IAC 9-10-9.5 governing the special purpose educational permit. Amends 312 IAC 9-10-11 governing the nuisance wild animal control permit. Amends 312 IAC 9-10-23 governing the migratory bird depredation permit. Repeals 312 IAC 9-4-10. 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 N103, 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 14-11-2-1; IC 14-22-2-6; IC 14-22-34-17.

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

Linnea Petercheff

Licensing and Permit Supervisor

Division of Fish and Wildlife

Department of Natural Resources

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 5-28-17-6 is:

Katelyn Colclazier

Small Business Ombudsman

Indiana Economic Development Corporation

One North Capitol, Suite 700

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 431-1560

kcolclazier@iedc.in.gov

Resources available to regulated entities through the small business ombudsman include the ombudsman's duties stated in IC 5-28-17-6, specifically IC 5-28-17-6(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: 20200219-IR-312200069NIA

Composed: May 02,2024 2:30:50PM EDT

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