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urn: urn:us-la:rs:3:3102
citation: "R.S. 3:3102"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 3 › Chapter 19-A › Part I"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1995, number: 461, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
  - { year: 2008, number: 920, section: 1, effective_date: 2008-07-14, role: amendment }
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# Definitions; identification

A. As used in this Part, "farm-raised white-tailed deer" means any animal of species and genus Odocoileus virginianus which is bred, born, raised, and/or kept within closed circumscribed fenced premises for the purpose of buying, selling, or trading in commerce. Farm-raised white-tailed deer does not include any white-tailed deer which is part of any zoo, game park, or wildlife exhibit where the primary purpose of the same is the exhibition of white tail deer and/or other animals.

B. On and after August 15, 1995, any white-tailed deer which is born into, bought, sold, traded, or otherwise becomes farm-raised white tail deer shall be identified by means of an electronic implant. The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations concerning the specifications and location of the implantation device.