(A) No person may take or destroy, or attempt to take or destroy, an active nest or the eggs of a wild bird or have an active nest or eggs in his possession, except pursuant to a permit issued by the department. An 'active nest' means a nest with birds or eggs present. (B) The department may issue a permit for the removal of an active nest or eggs that constitute a public safety threat or when birds are causing damage to property. HISTORY: [Derived from former Section 50-11-2430 (1962 Code Section 28-403; 1952 Code Section 28-403; 1942 Code Section 1787-1; 1932 Code Section 1780; Cr. C. '22 Sections 757, 761; Cr. C. '12 Sections 734, 739; 1905 (24) 950; 1918 (30) 794; 1952 (47) 1686, 2179)]; 1988 Act No. 561, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1262; 2009 Act No. 58, Section 4, eff upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on June 3, 2009).
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