Chapter 20.1-14 Falconry

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CHAPTER 20.1-14 FALCONRY 20.1-14-01. General penalty

Any person violating a provision of this chapter for which a penalty is not specifically provided is guilty of a class B misdemeanor

20.1-14-02. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires: "Falconry" means the sport of taking quarry by the use of trained raptors

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"Raptor" means any migratory bird of the family accipitridae, excluding bald and 2

golden eagles, falconidae, or strigidae

20.1-14-03. Departmental authority

The department shall make such rules governing the issuance and use of falconry licenses and prescribe the fee for the licenses as it deems proper and necessary and in compliance with federal regulations. The department may revoke any falconry license and seize the raptors held pursuant thereto if the licensee: 1

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Fails to provide proper care for the raptors in the licensee's possession

Allows raptors in the licensee's possession to become a public nuisance

Violates any of the provisions of this chapter or any rules made pursuant thereto

Fails to comply with any statute, rule, or regulation applicable to the hunting of the game taken or to be taken

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