32-911. Furharvester licenses.

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(a)Except as otherwise provided by law or rules and regulations of the secretary, a valid Kansas furharvester license is required to:

(1)Furharvest in this state; or

(2)sell, ship or offer for sale or shipment any furbearing animal or its raw fur, pelt, skin or carcass.

(b)The provisions of subsection (a)(1) do not apply to furharvesting by:

(1)A person, or a member of a person's immediate family domiciled with such person, on land owned by such person or on land leased or rented by such person for agricultural purposes;

(2)a resident of this state who is less than 14 years of age and is accompanied by a person holding a valid furharvester license;

(3)a nonresident participating in a field trial for dogs, recognized by rules and regulations adopted by the secretary in accordance with K.S.A. 32-805 , and amendments thereto; or

(4)a person authorized pursuant to subsection (g).

(c)The fee for a furharvester license shall be the amount prescribed pursuant to K.S.A. 32-988 , and amendments thereto.

(d)The provisions of subsection (a)(2) shall not apply to nonresidents selling to Kansas-licensed fur dealers furbearing animals or their raw furs, pelts, skins or carcasses legally taken in another state if such nonresident has been issued and is in possession of a valid license permitting the taking or selling of such animals, furs, pelts, skins or carcasses in the issuing state.

(e)Unless otherwise provided by law or rules and regulations of the secretary, a furharvester license is valid throughout the state.

(f)Unless otherwise provided by law or rules and regulations of the secretary, a furharvester license is valid from the date of issuance and expires on December 31 following its issuance, except that a permanent license may be issued by the secretary pursuant to K.S.A. 32-929 , and amendments thereto, and a lifetime license may be issued by the secretary pursuant to K.S.A. 32-930 , and amendments thereto.

(g)The secretary shall adopt rules and regulations in accordance with K.S.A. 32-805 , and amendments thereto, which authorize individuals not holding a valid furharvester license to accompany a person holding such a license.