Section 11-0511. Possession and transportation of wildlife  


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  • Subject  to  the  provisions  of  section  11-0512 of this article, no
      person shall, except under a license or permit first obtained  from  the
      department   containing   the  prominent  warning  notice  specified  in
      subdivision nine of section 11-0917 of this article, possess,  transport
      or cause to be transported, imported or exported any live wolf, wolfdog,
      coyote,  coydog,  fox,  skunk,  venomous  reptile or raccoon, endangered
      species designated pursuant to section 11-0535 of  this  title,  species
      named  in  section  11-0536  of this title or other species of native or
      non-native live  wildlife  or  fish  where  the  department  finds  that
      possession,  transportation,  importation or exportation of such species
      of wildlife or fish would present a danger to the health or  welfare  of
      the  people  of  the state, an individual resident or indigenous fish or
      wildlife population. Environmental conservation officers, forest rangers
      and members of the state police may seize every  such  animal  possessed
      without such license or permit. No action for damages shall lie for such
      seizure, and disposition of seized animals shall be at the discretion of
      the department.