N.M. Admin. Code § 19.35.6.8 - APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
A. The
following requirements must be met for an application to be considered:
(1) A completed application form and the
non-refundable application fee must be submitted to the department.
(2) Applicant must be 18 years of age or
older and provide their full name, date of birth, home address and facility
address; unless they are an apprentice who must be at least 14 years of
age.
(3) Applicant must provide two
references able to verify the applicant's ability to conduct activities
relevant to the species and purpose requested.
(4) Application must include a containment or
confinement plan describing where and how permitted species will be maintained,
if applicable.
(5) Application must
include copies of all applicable municipal, state or federal permits.
(6) Supplemental information must be supplied
as requested by the department.
(7)
Each application must include the applicant's signature as well as signatures
of all sub-permittees being requested on the permit.
B. Additional requirements for educational
use applications:
(1) Applicant must provide
verifiable experience of at least 240 hours in handling, caring for and
training live non-releasable wildlife of the same or similar species as those
identified in the application. If this requirement cannot be met, an
apprenticeship with a permitted individual or approved organization is
required.
(2) Letters must be
supplied from at least five separate and legitimate organizations or entities
requesting wildlife related educational programs.
(3) Wildlife proposed for educational use
must be obtained from a department approved source.
(4) Applicant must provide a detailed
educational class or program curriculum or lesson plan which is subject to
department approval prior to permit issuance.
C. Additional requirements for scientific use
applications:
(1) Applicant must identify the
specific wildlife being requested and provide details for
disposition.
(2) Applicant must
provide detailed justification for all activities, methods and
locations.
(3) Applicant must
provide requested take amounts, locations and specific take time
frame.
(4) Applicant must provide
detailed explanation of the scientific benefits to the species and the state of
New Mexico. Scientific benefits will be subject to department review and
approval.
(5) Applicant must
provide evidence of education or experience supporting qualifications to
conduct wildlife related research or monitoring activities.
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