Indiana § 14-22-10-5 - Wild animals illegally taken or accidentally killed
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§ 14-22-10-5. Wild animals illegally taken or accidentally killed
Sec. 5. The title to a wild animal illegally taken or accidentally killed in violation of this article or IC 14-2 (before its repeal) does not vest in the taker of the wild animal, but remains in the state. The director shall do the following:
(1) Seize and confiscate the wild animal in the name of the state of Indiana.
(2) Sell or dispose of the wild animal.
(3) Deposit proceeds, if any, into the fish and wildlife fund.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-2-6-6.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.15.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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