§3102. 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.
Acts 1995, No. 461, §1; Acts 2008, No. 920, §1, eff. July 14, 2008; Acts 2012, No. 214, §2(E).