Section 147.204. Raptor propagation permits

(a) Scope. The Director may issue raptor propagation permits to individuals who meet the requirements in 16 U.S.C.A. § § 703—711 (relating to migratory bird treaty) and 50 CFR 21.30 (relating to raptor propagation permits).

(b) Privileges authorized under permit. Permittees may perform all activities under the conditions set forth in 16 U.S.C.A. § § 703—711 and 50 CFR 21.30.

(c) Application for permit. When the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service has approved an application for the issuance of a raptor propagation permit, the approval, along with copies of documents submitted by the applicant, shall be forwarded to the Director for review and approval. If it is determined by the Director that the applicant meets the requirements in 16 U.S.C.A. § § 703—711 and 50 CFR 21.30, and the issuance of the permit will not adversely affect the wildlife resources of the Commonwealth, a raptor propagation permit may be issued to the applicant.

(d) Permit fee. The permit fee is $100 annually.

(e) Permit period. Permits shall be issued for the time period designated as the fiscal year for the Commonwealth. There is no reduced fee for a permit issued for less than 1 year.

(f) Reports required by permittee. Copies of reports required of the permittee in 16 U.S.C.A. § § 703—711 and 50 CFR 21.30 shall be forwarded to the Director.

(g) Permit renewal. Application for the renewal shall be made on a form furnished by the Commission. The renewal application, along with the prescribed fee in the form of a check or money order made payable to the Game Commission, shall be forwarded to the Director at least 2 weeks in advance of the expiration date of the existing permit.

(h) Penalties. A person violating this section shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to the penalty prescribed in the act.

The provisions of this § 147.204 adopted June 19, 1987, effective July 1, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 2464.