Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies
(a) Any resident of Connecticut who would like to apply for or renew a falconry permit shall:
(1) Submit a complete application for the appropriate falconry class permit as described in section 26-67e-6 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, on a form provided by the commissioner;
(2) submit the fee specified in section 26-67e-5(a) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies;
(3) submit proof of having successfully completed the examination requirements specified in section 26-67e-8 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies for the appropriate falconry class permit;
(4) submit to the commissioner written documentation from the zoning enforcement officer of the municipality in which the raptor housing facility is located which verifies that the possession of a raptor and construction of a raptor housing facility, or use of an existing structure to house a raptor complies with all applicable local zoning requirements;
(5) certify, in writing, on a form provided by the commissioner, compliance with the facility and equipment requirements specified in sections 26-67e- 9 and 26-67e-10 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies;
(6) submit proof of having a valid Connecticut firearms hunting license; and,
(7) certify, in writing on a form provided by the commissioner, that they have not been convicted of violating the falconry laws and regulations of any state or the federal government within a 5 year period preceding the date upon which a permit application is received by the commissioner.
(b) Any non-resident who would like to apply for or renew a falconry permit shall:
(1) Submit a complete application for a non-resident falconry permit on a form provided by the commissioner;
(2) submit the fee specified in section 26-67e-5(b) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies;
(3) submit proof of having a valid falconry license or a valid falconry permit from the state in which they reside, and a valid federal falconry permit;
(4) certify, in writing, on a form provided by the commissioner, compliance with all federal and resident state laws and regulations governing falconry;
(5) submit proof of having a valid Connecticut firearms hunting license; and,
(6) certify, in writing, on a form provided by the commissioner, that they have not been convicted of violating the falconry laws and regulations of any state or the federal government within a 5 year period preceding the date upon which a permit application is received by the commissioner.
(c) Any resident or non-resident who would like to renew a falconry permit shall submit a permit application in accordance with the requirements of subsection (a) and (b) of this section at least thirty days before the expiration date of the permit.
(Adopted effective March 1, 2004)