§ 70-8-303. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Commissioner” means the commissioner of environment and conservation and the commissioner’s authorized representatives; “Conserve” and “conservation” include the use, and the use of, all methods and procedures for the purpose of increasing the number of individuals of each resident species of plant up to levels […]
§ 70-8-304. Powers of Commissioner
The commissioner has the power and duty to: Conduct investigations on species of rare plants throughout this state in order to develop information relative to the biology, ecology, population status, distribution, habitat needs, and other factors and to determine conservation measures necessary for rare plants; Adopt and publish, by rule, a listing of those species […]
§ 70-8-305. List of Endangered Species
The list of endangered species promulgated by the commissioner pursuant to § 70-8-304(2) shall be made on the basis of the investigations authorized by § 70-8-304(1), other available scientific and commercial data, and appropriate consultation with federal agencies, other interested state agencies, other states having a common interest in the species and other interested persons […]
§ 70-8-306. Licensing and Regulation of Nursery Farmers
A license for the commercial sale or export of any endangered species by nursery farmers issued pursuant to § 70-8-304(3) shall allow a nursery farmer to engage in the commercial sale of any endangered species, subject to the restrictions of subsection (b). Each plant of an endangered species that is sold or exported by a […]