15A N.C. Admin. Code 10H.1203

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 9, November 1, 2024

Section 10H .1203 - QUALITY OF FOXES AND COYOTES RELEASED

(a) All foxes and coyotes purchased, acquired, transferred, released, sold, or raised for release on controlled fox hunting preserves shall appear visibly healthy and free from disease.

(b) All dead foxes and coyotes, except those taken by lawful method(s) shall be reported to the Commission within 48 hours of discovery.

(c) The Commission may quarantine any controlled fox hunting preserve where contagious diseases are identified, depending on the type and severity of the disease and the risk to other wildlife or humans. Quarantine may include:

(1) temporarily prohibiting removal or introduction of foxes and coyotes except as provided by written permit issued by the Commission.

(2) notification to the county health department;

(3) cleaning or disinfection of the facility; or

(4) temporary license suspension.

(d) A quarantine shall not be lifted or cancelled until the Commission determines that there is no longer a threat of disease exposure to humans, foxes, coyotes, domestic dogs, or other animals.

15A N.C. Admin. Code 10H .1203

Authority G.S. 113-134; 113-273(g);
Eff. August 1, 1990;
Amended Eff. June 1, 2004;
Readopted Eff. February 1, 2021.

Authority G.S. 113-134; 113-273(g);
Eff. 8/1/1990;
Amended Eff. 6/1/2004.

Readopted by North Carolina Register Volume 35, Issue 17, March 1, 2021 effective 2/1/2021.