15A NCAC 10H .0815      other uses and allowed activities

(a)  Raptors may be used in captive propagation as allowed under 50 CFR 21.82(f)(7).

(b)  General and Master falconers may use raptors in conservation education programs as set forth in 50 CFR 21.82(f)(8). Other educational uses of raptors are restricted to those allowed in . 50 CFR 21.82(f)(9).

(c)  General and Master falconers may use raptors in abatement activities under the conditions set forth in 50 CFR 21.82(f)(11).

(d)  General and Master falconers may assist in raptor rehabilitation under the conditions set forth in 50 CFR 21.82(f)(10).

(e)  Licensees may take bird species for which there is a federal depredation order by means of falconry in accordance with 50 CFR 21.82(f)(20).

History Note:        Authority G.S. 113-134; 113-270.3(b)(4); 50 C.F.R. 21.29;

Eff. January 1, 2012;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. December 6, 2016;

Amended Eff. June 1, 2022; February 1, 2018.