SECTION .0900 – GAME BIRD PROPAGATORS

15A NCAC 10H .0901      GAME BIRD PROPAGATION LICENSE

(a)  The game bird propagation license shall authorize the purchase, possession, propagation, sale, transportation, transfer, and release of propagated upland game birds, except wild turkey, and migratory game birds and their eggs, subject to the following limitations and conditions:

(1)           The sale of dead pen‑raised quail for food is governed by the regulations of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture; and

(2)           The purchase, possession, sale, transportation, and transfer of migratory game birds and their eggs is subject to additional requirements in 50 CFR 21, which is hereby incorporated by reference, including subsequent amendments and editions. 50 CFR 21 may be found free of charge at: www.ecfr.gov.

(b)  Application for a game bird propagation license shall be made on a form available from the Commission at www.ncwildlife.org or at the Commission headquarters located at 1751 Varsity Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606-2576. Information required from the applicant shall include the applicant's:

(1)           name;

(2)           mailing address;

(3)           residence address;

(4)           telephone number; and

(5)           date of birth.

(c)  The game bird propagation license shall be posted and displayed at the propagation facility so that it is visible to visitors or patrons at all times.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 106‑549.94; 113‑134; 113‑273; 50 C.F.R., Part 21;

Eff. January 1, 1981;

Amended Eff. July 1, 1988; July 1, 1987;

Temporary Amendment Eff. July 1, 2001;

Amended Eff. June 1, 2005; July 18, 2002;

Readopted Eff. November 1, 2019.