Section 137-7-12 - Exceptions and Conditions for Specific Restricted Species1.Exception for Possession Permits for Non-human Primates: Capuchin monkeys (primates in the Genus Cebus and Sapajus) may be possessed by individuals if the following conditions are met: A. The applicant/permit holder demonstrates a legitimate need for physical aide from a primate, and the animal in question is specifically trained for such purposes, or the applicant must be providing foster care or training for the primate under direction or supervision of a recognized authority for same;B. The animal is supplied by, or approved by, a recognized institution or organization specializing in such use of primates;C. The primate held in captivity for said purposes is vaccinated as may be prescribed by a qualified veterinarian or public health official, and is prevented at all times from direct contact with the public in such a way that physical injury or disease transmission may occur.2.Wildlife in the Family Cervidae: Rehabilitators must contact the Department upon the death of any adult animal in the family Cervidae. Other permit holders must submit the head of any species in the family Cervidae to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry for disease testing upon death of the animal.3.Wolf Hybrids: No Wolf Hybrid may be permitted under this chapter unless the applicant has first presented proof from a licensed veterinarian that: A. The wolf hybrid has been permanently identified in accordance with 7 M.R.S. §3921-A;B. The wolf hybrid has been spayed or neutered; andC. All other criteria for a Wildlife Possession Permit have been met.4.Disposition of Wolf Hybrid at largeA.Owner of wolf hybrid located. If a wolf hybrid at large is licensed under 7 M.R.S. §3922, § 3-B or 12 M.R.S. § 12152 or its owner can otherwise be identified and located, an animal control officer or person acting in that capacity shall take the wolf hybrid to its owner and may issue citations for violations of 7 M.R.S. §3911-B.B.Unable to locate owner. In the event owner of record cannot be located, an animal control officer or person acting in that capacity shall take the wolf hybrid to the animal shelter designated by the respective municipality in which the wolf hybrid was found. An animal shelter that accepts a wolf hybrid under this subsection is entitled to receive from the department the sum of $4 a day for the period for which food and shelter are furnished, not to exceed 6 days. The wolf hybrid will be held for 6 days during which the owner may reclaim the animal provided it is sufficiently demonstrated that animal is/will be properly licensed under 7 M.R.S. or 12 M.R.S. Upon expiration of the 6-day period, ownership of the wolf hybrid is vested in the shelter. The animal shelter shall: (1) Transfer ownership of the wolf hybrid to a person holding a permit to possess wildlife under 12 M.R.S. §12152 who is authorized to accept wolf hybrids in compliance with rules adopted under 12 M.R.S. §12160(2) or,(2) After keeping the wolf hybrid for 8 days, euthanize the wolf hybrid humanely in accordance with 17 M.R.S. Chapter 42, subchapter 4.09-137 C.M.R. ch. 7, § 12