R58-18-3. Application and Licensing Process

  (1) Each applicant for a license shall submit a signed, complete, accurate and legible application on a Department issued form.

  (2) In addition to the application, a general plot plan should be submitted showing the location of the proposed farm in conjunction with roads, towns, etc. in the immediate area.

  (3) A facility number shall be assigned to an elk farm at the time a completed application is received by the Department.

  (4) A complete facility inspection and approval shall be conducted prior to the issuing of a license or entry of elk to any facility. This inspection shall be made by an approved Department of Agriculture and Food employee and Division of Wildlife Resources employee. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to request this inspection at least three working days in advance.

  (5) Upon receipt of an application, inspection and approval of the facility, completion of the facility approval form, and receipt of the license fee, a license will be issued.

  (6) All licenses expire on July 1st in the year following the year of issuance.

  (7) Elk may enter into the facility only after a license is issued by the Department and received by the applicant.