Wildlife Damage and Nuisance Control Business Application & Permit

Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) issues permits for wildlife damage and nuisance control business.

A. NAME OF PERMIT OR APPROVAL:

Wildlife Damage and Nuisance Control Application and Permit

B. STATUTORY AUTHORITY:

By authority of Part 401 of Act 451, P.A. of 1994, as amended and approved permit is required for all Wildlife Damage and Nuisance Control Commercial Operations. Failure to comply with the provisions of this Act is a violation of State law and may result in the revocation of this permit, fine, and/or imprisonment. See Permit regulation in the information circular Number IC2004-3.

C. MICHIGAN BUSINESS ONE STOP:

The Michigan Business One Stop (One Stop) www.michigan.gov/business is a tool designed to allow businesses to interact with the State of Michigan. The tool offers:

·         a set of screening questions based upon your business sector to identify permits, licenses and registrations that may be required to do business in Michigan.

·         an option to pay fees online. For many programs, you can pay your business license fee in One Stop through use of an online form and shopping cart.

·         many online permit applications and renewals. When starting a new business and registering in One Stop, you will need to identify a business sector (also known as a NAICS Code). You can find your code at www.naics.com, select "Code Search."  After entering this code in One Stop and answering some screening questions, links to relevant permit applications will automatically be available in your newly created workspace. One benefit of accessing applications through One Stop is that you will receive status messages throughout the application process.

Using the One Stop provides many benefits to businesses in Michigan. By conducting your business through One Stop you can organize your State of Michigan transactions in one place. If you ever need assistance with One Stop, then you can contact the Customer Assistance Center at 877-766-1779; they are open from 7 am to 6 pm. One Stop is a valuable tool that offers many benefits to business. We hope you give it a try.

D. SUMMARY OF PERMIT/APPROVAL PROCESS:

 1.  Applicability (activities that require the permit)

A permit from the DNR's Wildlife Division is required prior to the handling of wildlife causing damage or being a nuisance. For more information on Nuisance Wildlife please visit the DNR website at http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10370_12145_25065---,00.html

 2.  Pre-Application Requirements

• Must have "Certificate of Persons Conducting Business Under an Assumed Name" from County Clerk.
• General Permit applicants must also attach a category 7A or 7D Pesticide Applicator's License from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

3.  Procedures and Time-Frame for Obtaining Permit or Approval

Once a completed application has been received, the Department has up to 30 days to approve or deny the application. Typical time frame is 1 to 2 weeks.

 4.  Operational Requirements

• Record keeping is required for all wild animals handled while being permitted as a Nuisance Business.
• Must fully adhere to the laws MDNR Wildlife Conservation Order.

 5.  Fees

None

 6.  Permit Information

Can be found on the DNR Website at http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-31574_31580---,00.html.

Other inquires can be made by calling the MDNRE, WILDLIFEDIVISION, PERMIT SPECIALIST at 517-373-9329.

E. Contact:

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Creation/Revision Date:

12/01/2010