NAC503.370. Taking of peregrine falcon to which research band, research marking or transmitter is attached.

     1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3, if a falconry licensee takes a peregrine falcon to which any research band or research marking is attached, the falconry licensee shall immediately release the falcon.

     2. If a falconry licensee takes a peregrine falcon to which a transmitter is attached, the falconry licensee:

     (a) Shall report the taking to the Department not later than 5 days after the taking;

     (b) May report the taking to any researcher who is identified on the transmitter and may, at the direction of the researcher, replace the transmitter or the batteries of the transmitter or remove the transmitter; and

     (c) Not later than 30 days after the taking, shall release the falcon or surrender it to the researcher or to the Department.

     3. A peregrine falcon taken and possessed pursuant to this section may not be possessed for more than 30 days after the taking.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Wildlife Comm’rs by R046-11, eff. 4-5-2013)