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Indiana Code Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources § 14-22-38-6

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 6. (a) As used in this section, “guide services” means fishing or hunting guide or outfitter services that are offered or provided for money or other consideration.  The term includes services by a person who for money or other consideration:

(1) offers or advertises to transport an individual;

(2) transports an individual to a location;

(3) offers or advertises to assist, provide direction, or provide advice to an individual;  or

(4) assists, provides direction, or provides advice to an individual;

for the purpose of hunting or fishing.

(b) As used in this section, “sell” includes barters, purchases, and offers to sell, barter, or purchase.

(c) As used in this section, “ship” includes transporting, delivering for shipment or transport, and causing to be shipped or transported.

(d) As used in this section, “wild animal” includes the following:

(1) A living or dead wild animal.

(2) A part of a living or dead wild animal.

(e) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this article by unlawfully:

(1) selling or shipping wild animals, nests, or eggs;  or

(2) providing guide services to take, acquire, receive, transport, or possess wild animals;

that are protected by law and have an aggregate market value of less than five hundred dollars ($500) commits a Class C misdemeanor.

(f) A person who:

(1) provides guide services;  and

(2) knowingly or intentionally transports an individual to private property to hunt or fish without the permission or consent of the landowner;

commits a Class A misdemeanor.

(g) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this article by unlawfully:

(1) selling or shipping wild animals, nests, or eggs;  or

(2) providing guide services to take, acquire, receive, transport, or possess wild animals;

that are protected by law and have an aggregate market value of at least five hundred dollars ($500) but less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) commits a Level 6 felony.

(h) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this article by unlawfully:

(1) selling or shipping wild animals, nests, or eggs;  or

(2) providing guide services to take, acquire, receive, transport, or possess wild animals;

that are protected by law and have an aggregate market value of at least five thousand dollars ($5,000) commits a Level 5 felony.

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