Section 26-67e-12 - Temporary custody of raptors(a) A falconer may, for not more than 120 consecutive days, place a raptor under the temporary care of another falconer provided that the temporary care provider: (1) Holds a valid falconry permit issued by the commissioner pursuant to section 26-67e of the Connecticut General Statutes; or holds a valid falconry permit issued by another jurisdiction of the United States;(2) receives a copy of the completed United States Fish and Wildlife Service Form 3-186A (Migratory Bird Acquisition/Disposition Report) that shows possession of the raptor; and,(3) has written authorization signed and dated by the falconer, authorizing the temporary possession of the raptor. The written authorization shall include the specific time period of the temporary custody and the activities the temporary care provider may engage in with a bird under care. The following conditions apply to temporary custody: (A) the raptor shall remain on the permit of the original falconer and shall not count against the possession limit of the temporary care provider;(B) if the temporary care provider holds the appropriate level falconry permit, the temporary care provider may fly or hunt the raptor if the custodial falconer authorizes the temporary care provider to do so; and(C) the commissioner, at the commissioner's sole discretion, may authorize the care of the raptor to exceed 120 consecutive calendar days in extenuating circumstances such as illness, military service or a family emergency.(b) Another person without a falconry permit may care for a falconry bird at the facility of a falconer for up to 45 consecutive calendar days provided: (1) A raptor shall remain on the original falconry permit;(2) a raptor shall remain in the falconer's facility; and(3) the persons caring for a raptor shall not fly them for any reason.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 26-67e-12
Adopted effective March 1, 2004; Amended December 9, 2013