26-67e-12

Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies


Sec. 26-67e-12. Temporary custody of raptors

(a) A falconer may, for not more than 30 days, place a raptor under the temporary care of another person who:

(1) Is authorized to do so by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service; and,

(2) holds a valid permit issued by the commissioner pursuant to section 26-55 of the Connecticut General Statutes; or holds a valid permit issued by another state.

(b) A falconer who places a raptor under the temporary care of another person shall provide the temporary care provider with:

(1) A completed United States Fish and Wildlife Service Form 3-186A (Migratory Bird Acquisition/Disposition Report); and,

(2) written authorization which is signed and dated by the falconer, designating another person to temporarily possess the raptor.

(Adopted effective March 1, 2004)