Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies
(a) For the purposes of sections 26-67e-1 to 26-67e-18, inclusive of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies:
(1) "Captive-bred raptor" means a raptor that has been born and raised in captivity for a period of more than fourteen days;
(2) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Environmental Protection;
(3) "Department" means the Department of Environmental Protection;
(4) "Falconer" means a person who engages in falconry as defined in section 26-67d of the Connecticut General Statutes and holds a valid Connecticut falconry permit;
(5) "Falconry" means "falconry" as defined in section 26-67d of the Connecticut General Statutes;
(6) "Hybrid raptor" means a raptor that is the offspring of species that are genetically dissimilar and is sterile or unable to breed with native raptors;
(7) "Imping" means the process of grafting new feathers onto the wing or tail of a bird to repair damage or to increase flying capacity;
(8) "Non-resident" means any person who does not have a domiciliary residence in Connecticut; and,
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(Adopted effective March 1, 2004; Amended August 3, 2009)