Check the wording of the regulations - in Maryland, DNR is allowed to inspect "at any reasonable hour" without notice. One of my friends had DNR show up while she was fixing dinner for the family, and the actual holder of the permit (and holder of the key) wasn't home to unlock the snake room.



However, they are only allowed to inspect the area where the animal is kept. If that's you're living room, then they can only inspect the living room. If it's a separate enclosure from the house, then they can only inspect that building, not the house.



Katrina



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wizbang,



You bring up two issues. First, many herp permits have this condition built in. How is game and fish supposed to do their job without this ability? They are the management agency for this resource. I understand your misgivings about allowing this but this is a two way street. Most times they make appointments. They don't just barge in.



Good luck,



Mike Welker

El Paso, TX

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