N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 11-0511: Possession and transportation of wildlife

§ 11-0511. Possession and transportation of wildlife.

Subject to the provisions of section 11-0512 of this article, no

person shall, except under a license or permit first obtained from the

department containing the prominent warning notice specified in

subdivision nine of section 11-0917 of this article, possess, transport

or cause to be transported, imported or exported any live wolf, wolfdog,

coyote, coydog, fox, skunk, raccoon, venomous reptile, endangered

species designated pursuant to section 11-0535 of this title, species

named in section 11-0536 of this title or other species of native or

non-native live wildlife or fish where the department finds that

possession, transportation, importation or exportation of such species

of wildlife or fish would present a danger to the health or welfare of

the people of the state, an individual resident or indigenous fish or

wildlife population. Environmental conservation officers, forest rangers

and members of the state police may seize every such animal possessed

without such license or permit. No action for damages shall lie for such

seizure, and disposition of seized animals shall be at the discretion of

the department.