2002 Minnesota Statutes

     97B.901 Registration and tagging of fur-bearing animals. 

    (a) The commissioner may, by rule, require persons taking, 
 possessing, and transporting fur-bearing animals to tag the 
 animals.  The commissioner shall prescribe the manner of 
 issuance and the type of tag, which must show the year of 
 issuance.  The commissioner shall issue the tag, without a fee, 
 upon request. 

    (b) The pelt of each bobcat, fisher, pine marten, and otter 
 must be presented, by the person taking it, to a state wildlife 
 manager designee for registration before the pelt is sold and 
 before the pelt is transported out of the state, but in no event 
 more than 48 hours after the season closes for the species.  
 Until March 1, 2003, a possession or site tag is not required 
 prior to registration of the fisher, pine marten, or otter. 

    HIST: 1986 c 386 art 2 s 67; 1991 c 259 s 23; 1993 c 269 s 20; 
 2001 c 206 s 3