Indiana Code 14-22-34-12. Unlawful taking or possession of endangered species
(1) The list of wildlife indigenous to Indiana determined to be endangered in Indiana under this chapter.
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 14-22-34-12
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- endangered species: means any species or subspecies of wildlife whose prospects of survival or recruitment within Indiana are in jeopardy or are likely within the foreseeable future to become so due to any of the following factors:
Indiana Code 14-22-34-1
- take: means to:
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- United States: includes the District of Columbia and the commonwealths, possessions, states in free association with the United States, and the territories. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- wildlife: means :
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(3) The list of endangered species developed under section 13 of this chapter.
(b) A species or subspecies of wildlife appearing on a list described in subsection (a) that:
(1) enters Indiana from another state or from a point outside the territorial limits of the United States; and
(2) is transported across Indiana destined for a point beyond Indiana;
may be so entered and transported without restriction in accordance with the terms of a federal permit or permit issued under the laws of another state.
(c) A person who:
(1) violates subsection (a) or (b); or
(2) fails to procure or violates the terms of a permit issued under:
(A) section 15 of this chapter; or
(B) section 16 of this chapter;
commits a Class A misdemeanor.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-8.5-7.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.