Vermont § 4085 - Reptiles and amphibians; taking; possession [Subsection

§ 4085. Reptiles and amphibians; taking; possession [Subsection

• (a) effective January 1, 2027.] (a) A person shall not intentionally take a reptile or amphibian in the State unless authorized
  by rules adopted under subsection (b) of this section. (b) The Commissioner may establish requirements for the following by rule: (1) the collection or possession for commercial use, export, or sale of reptiles and amphibians
  specified by the Commissioner; (2) the taking of reptiles or amphibians that have been classified as common, widespread,
  and abundant, known as S5 ranked species, with stable or increasing populations indicated
  by data collected or compiled by the Department of Fish and Wildlife; (3) the taking of a reptile or amphibian that due to population, risk to other native
  species, or risk to ecosystems has been identified as requiring a reduction in population;
  or (4) under specified criteria, the taking, collection, or possession of a specified reptile
  or amphibian for scientific, educational, or noncommercial cultural or ceremonial
  purposes. (c) Rules adopted by the Commissioner of Fish and Wildlife under this section shall be
  designed to maintain the best health, population, and utilization levels of the regulated
  reptile or amphibian. (Added 2025, No. 47, § 13.)