                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

LICENSE REQUIRED TO BUY THREATENED SPECIES; RECORDS OF PURCHASES (§ 3.2-1006)

A. It shall be unlawful for any person to buy any threatened species or part
thereof, which is listed in this chapter or regulations adopted hereunder,
without first obtaining a license to do so from the Commissioner. This section
shall not apply to the purchase or sale of real property upon which such
threatened species or part thereof may be located. Application forms shall be
provided by the Commissioner and shall be completed and returned with a fee of
$10 made payable to the Treasurer of Virginia. Licenses shall expire on December
31 annually and there shall be no abatement in the annual fee. Licenses may be
revoked at any time by the Commissioner for good cause.

B. The buyer of any threatened species or part thereof shall maintain and keep
records of all purchases for the preceding 12 months on forms prescribed by the
Commissioner. Records shall be sent or otherwise provided to the Commissioner
within 30 days following the expiration of the license. Records shall be made
available to the Commissioner during normal business hours for examination or
information.

HISTORY: 1979, c. 372, § 3.1-1026; 2008, c. 860.