(a) The department shall issue a permit to a qualified person to possess live breeder deer in captivity.
(b) At the option of the person applying for the issuance or renewal of a permit under this section, the department may issue a permit that is valid for one year, three years, or five years.

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(c) A three-year or five-year permit is available only to a person who:
(1) has held a deer breeder’s permit for the three consecutive permit years immediately preceding the date of the application for a three-year or five-year permit;
(2) agrees to submit the annual reports required under this subchapter electronically; and
(3) meets any other criteria established by rule of the commission.
(d) The commission may adopt rules allowing the department to revoke a three-year or five-year permit before the date specified for expiration of the permit if the permit holder fails to submit the annual reports electronically as required.