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Assent Language - Vermont
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Assent Language (a) The State of Vermont hereby assents to the provisions of the act of Congress entitled “An act to provide the United States shall aid the states in wildlife restoration projects, and for other purposes,” approved September 2, 1937…
Assent Language - Vermont
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The State of Vermont hereby assents to the provisions of the act of Congress entitled “An act to provide that the United States shall aid the states in fish restoration and management projects, and for other purposes,” approved August 9, 1950 (Public…
Definition of Take and Taking - Vermont
(Definitions)
(23) Take and taking: pursuing, shooting, hunting, killing, capturing, trapping, snaring, and netting fish, birds, and quadrupeds and all lesser acts, such as disturbing, harrying or worrying...
Endangered Species - Definitions - Vermont
(Protected Species)
As used in this chapter: (1) “Accepted silvicultural practices” means the accepted silvicultural practices defined by the Commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation, including the Acceptable Management Practices for Maintaining Water Quality on…
Endangered Species - Enforcement and Penalties - Vermont
(Protected Species)
(a) Except as authorized under this chapter, a person shall not: (1) take, possess, or transport wildlife or wild plants that are members of a threatened or endangered species(,)...
Endangered Species - Habitat Provisions - Vermont
(Protected Species)
(a) Except as provided for under subsection (f) of this section, the Secretary may, after the consultation required under subsection 5408(e) of this section, adopt or amend by rule a critical habitat designation list for threatened or endangered…
Endangered Species - Listing Authority and Process - Vermont
(Protected Species)
(a) The Secretary shall adopt by rule a State endangered species list and a State threatened species list. The listing for any species may apply to the whole State or to any part of the State and shall identify the species by its most recently…
Endangered Species - Permitting Process - Vermont
(Protected Species)
(a) Authorized taking. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, after obtaining the advice of the Endangered Species Committee, the Secretary may permit, under such terms and conditions as the Secretary may require as necessary to carry out the…
Endangered Species - Protections and Prohibited Actions - Vermont
(Protected Species)
(11) “Harming,” as used in the definition of “take” or “taking” under subdivision (14)2 of this section, means: (A) an act that kills or injures a threatened or endangered species(,)...
Invertebrates - Included in Definitions - Vermont
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(15) Wild animals or wildlife: all animals, including birds, fish, amphibians, and reptiles, other than domestic animals.
Invertebrates - Included in Definitions? - Vermont
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(15) Wild animals or wildlife: all animals, including birds, fish, amphibians, and reptiles, other than domestic animals...
Jurisdiction for Swine - Enforcement and Penalties - Vermont
(Invasive Species)
(d)(1) The Commissioner shall not issue a permit under this section for the importation or possession of the following live species, a hybrid or genetic variant of the following species, offspring of the following species, or offspring or a hybrid of…
Jurisdiction for Swine - Permitting Process - Vermont
(Invasive Species)
(d)(1) The Commissioner shall not issue a permit under this section for the importation or possession of the following live species, a hybrid or genetic variant of the following species, offspring of the following species, or offspring or a hybrid of…
Public Ownership - Fish and Coastal Waters - Vermont
(Public Trust and Agencies)
The inhabitants of this State shall have liberty in seasonable times, to hunt and fowl on the lands they hold, and on other lands not inclosed, and in like manner to fish in all boatable and other waters (not private property) under proper…
Public Ownership - Wildlife and Land - Vermont
(Public Trust and Agencies)
(a)(1) As provided by Chapter II, § 67 of the Constitution of the State of Vermont, the fish and wildlife of Vermont are held in trust by the State for the benefit of the citizens of Vermont and shall not be reduced to private ownership. The State of…
Public Ownership - Wildlife Compact - Vermont
(Public Trust and Agencies)
(1) Wildlife resources are managed in trust by the respective states for the benefit of all residents and visitors.
Search and Seizure - Creatures Illegally Possessed - Vermont
(Law Enforcement)
Fish, wild animals, and illegal devices for taking fish or wild animals found in the possession of a person in violation of a provision of this part, shall be seized and confiscated in the name of the State and the Commissioner may sell or otherwise…
Search and Seizure - Creatures Illegally Possessed - Vermont
(Law Enforcement)
(a) Importation. Raptors brought into Vermont may be imported only under the authority of an importation permit from the Commissioner to a permitted falconer in accordance with 10 V.S.A. § 4709. (1) Importation permits shall not be issued for the…
Search and Seizure - Equipment and Vehicles - Vermont
(Law Enforcement)
A person convicted of violating the provisions of section 4745, 4781, 4783, 4784, 4705(a), 4280, 4747, or 4606 of this title relating to taking big game shall forfeit to the Department of Fish and Wildlife the firearms, jacks, artificial lights,…
Search and Seizure - Equipment and Vehicles - Vermont
(Law Enforcement)
When firearms, jacks, artificial lights, motor vehicles, and any other devices used in the taking or transportation of big game are seized or taken by a game warden or other officer, with or without a warrant, the officer who makes the seizure shall…
Search and Seizure - Equipment and Vehicles - Vermont
(Law Enforcement)
Upon seizure of such firearm, jack, light, vehicle, or device without a warrant, a game warden or other officer shall forthwith make complaint, under oath, subscribed by him or her, to a court or magistrate having jurisdiction of offenses hereunder…
Search and Seizure - Seizure of Mistreated Animal - Vermont
(Law Enforcement)
When an affidavit is made under oath before a magistrate or court of competent jurisdiction by any animal control officer, humane investigator, law-enforcement officer, or State Veterinarian's representative that the complainant believes and has…
Search and Seizure - Seizure of Mistreated Animal - Vermont
(Law Enforcement)
(a) A person who participates in a fighting exhibition of animals shall be in violation of subdivisions 352(5) and (6) of this title. (b) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, in addition to seizure of fighting birds or animals…
Search and Seizure - Special Officers - Vermont
(Law Enforcement)
(a) The Chief Game Warden and State and deputy game wardens shall seize fish or wild animals taken or held in violation of a provision of this part or regulations or orders authorized under this part.
Vermont - Agency Mandate
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(2) The Commissioner of Fish and Wildlife shall manage and regulate the fish and wildlife of Vermont in accordance with the requirements of this part and the rules of the Fish and Wildlife Board. The protection, propagation control, management, and…
Vermont - Creation of Agency
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(a) There is hereby established a Department of Fish and Wildlife which shall be administered by the Commissioner.
Vermont - Directors and Commissioners
(Public Trust and Agencies)
The Commissioner shall be appointed pursuant to the provisions of 3 V.S.A. § 2851. The Commissioner shall also be Executive Secretary of the Board.
Vermont - Harassment Statutes
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(a) A person shall not intentionally interfere with the lawful taking of fish or wild animals by: (1) tampering with traps, nets, bait, firearms, or any other thing used for hunting, trapping, or fishing;
Vermont - Hunter Education
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The inhabitants of this State shall have liberty in seasonable times, to hunt and fowl on the lands they hold, and on other lands not inclosed, and in like manner to fish in all boatable and other waters (not private property) under proper…
Vermont - Hunter Education
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(a)(1) As provided by Chapter II, § 67 of the Constitution of the State of Vermont, the fish and wildlife of Vermont are held in trust by the State for the benefit of the citizens of Vermont and shall not be reduced to private ownership. The State of…
Vermont - Hunter Education
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(1) Wildlife resources are managed in trust by the respective states for the benefit of all residents and visitors.
Vermont - Hunter Education
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(a) The State of Vermont hereby assents to the provisions of the act of Congress entitled “An act to provide the United States shall aid the states in wildlife restoration projects, and for other purposes,” approved September 2, 1937 (Public Law, No.…
Vermont - Hunter Education
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The State of Vermont hereby assents to the provisions of the act of Congress entitled “An act to provide that the United States shall aid the states in fish restoration and management projects, and for other purposes,” approved August 9, 1950 (Public…
Vermont - Trapper Education
(Education)
(a) A resident, resident youth aged 17 or under on the date of license purchase, or nonresident trapping license may be issued to any person, provided that the applicant prior to issue first presents: (1) a certificate of satisfactory completion of…
Wildlife Diseases - Permitting Provisions - Vermont
(Wildlife Disease and Rehab)
(a) A person shall not import or possess any live animal for the purpose of taking by hunting, unless the Commissioner has issued the person an importation and possession permit. The Fish and Wildlife Board shall adopt rules necessary to establish,…