Sec. 648.4. Natural resource management

(a) It is unlawful for any person to:

(1) knowingly introduce, collect, deface, remove, destroy or otherwise injure in any manner whatsoever any plant, animal or other living or non-living feature except as otherwise herein authorized by the commission or department;

(2) feed wildlife;

(3) kindle, build, maintain or use a fire;

(4) excavate or remove sand or other soils; or

(5) apply any pesticide or herbicide to any plant, animal, or other living or nonliving feature.

(b) Proposals for research projects by a person or group must be submitted in writing and be approved by the commission in writing before the project may be undertaken.