32-955. Wildlife damage control permit. (a) A valid wildlife damage control permit is required to use sodium fluoroacetate, commonly called formula 1080. Such permit may be obtained from the secretary and shall be signed by the secretary and the extension specialist in wildlife damage control at Kansas state university. No such permit shall be issued until the extension specialist in wildlife damage control approves and recommends the use of sodium fluoroacetate.

(b) The secretary may, by rules and regulations adopted in accordance with K.S.A. 32-805, and amendments thereto, require wildlife damage control permits for wildlife damage control by use of poison, poisonous gas, smoke or ferrets or by use of any smoke gun or other device for forcing smoke or any other asphyxiating or deadly gas or liquid into the holes, dens, runways or houses of wildlife. Such permits may be issued in cooperation with the extension specialist in wildlife damage control.

(c) A permit may be issued pursuant to this section upon application to the secretary and payment of the fee prescribed pursuant to K.S.A. 32-988.

(d) The secretary may adopt, in accordance with K.S.A. 32-805, and amendments thereto, rules and regulations to administer, implement and enforce the provisions of this section.

History: L. 1989, ch. 118, § 96; July 1.