R657-53-5. Collection, Importation, and Possession of Threatened and Endangered Species

(1) Any amphibian or reptile listed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as endangered or threatened pursuant to the federal Endangered Species Act is prohibited from collection, importation, possession, or propagation except:

(a) The division may authorize the collection, importation, possession, or propagation of a threatened or endangered species under the criteria set forth in this rule for controlled species where the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a permit or otherwise authorized the particular activity; or

(b) A person may import, possess, transfer, or propagate captive-bred eastern indigo snakes (Drymarchon couperi) without a certificate of registration where the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a permit or otherwise authorized the particular activity.