(a) Any properly accredited person of known scientific attainment desiring to collect wildlife, nests, or eggs from the wild for scientific or educational purposes shall first obtain a scientific collection permit from the Secretary. (b) The Secretary may issue a scientific collecting permit, on the payment of a reasonable fee, to any properly accredited person who has demonstrated a legitimate scientific or educational need for the requested wildlife. (c) The Secretary may adopt regulations governing the issuance, revocation, terms, and conditions of the permit. (d) The permit: (1) Shall expire December 31 of the issuing year; and (2) May not be transferred to another person. (e) The permit becomes void on proof that the permittee has: (1) Captured or killed any wildlife; (2) Taken any nests or eggs for other than scientific or educational purposes; or (3) Taken or possessed any wildlife, nests, or eggs not authorized by the permit.
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