§ 10-907. Hunting with falcons, hawks, or owls

   (a) Permits. -- Any person desiring to take alive, possess, train, fly, and hunt with falcons, hawks, or owls shall first obtain a falconry permit from the Secretary.

(b) Permits -- Issuance; fees. -- The Secretary may issue a falconry permit, on the payment of a reasonable fee, to any properly accredited person who:

   (1) Is at least 14 years old;

   (2) Has demonstrated adequate knowledge and training in the care and handling of birds of prey; and

   (3) Possesses facilities demonstrated to be of sufficient design and size to properly maintain the permitted wildlife in captivity.

(c) Regulations. -- The Secretary may adopt regulations governing the issuance, revocation, terms, and conditions of the permit.

(d) Restrictions on use of birds. -- The birds authorized under this permit shall be used only for the sport of hunting game birds or mammals during the open season.

HISTORY: 1986, ch. 805; 1990, ch. 6, § 2.