§ 143.1. Definitions.

 The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

   Agent—A person appointed under Chapter 27, Subchapter B of the act (relating to agents) who is authorized to issue the licenses provided for in the act and this part.

   Customer ID number—The unique customer identifier permanently assigned to each customer of the Commission’s PALS.

   PALS—Pennsylvania Automated Licensing System—The Commission’s computer-based automated licensing system that facilitates the purchase and creation of license products at the agent location.

   The provisions of this §  143.1 amended under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  101—2965.

 It is unlawful to fail or neglect to follow instructions given for display of licenses, tags or stamps required by the act, this part or on the tag.

   The provisions of this §  143.2 amended under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  101—2965.

 For the purpose of issuing a senior license, the year of application shall be the period beginning July 1 and ending June 30 of the year next following to coincide with the license year.

   The provisions of this §  143.9 issued under The Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  2707 and 2722(g).

 An additional fee, based on prevailing first-class postage rates and set through written authorization of the Executive Director, shall be remitted by an applicant who applies for a general hunting or furtaker license by mail order, fax or over the Internet. For this fee, licenses will be returned to applicants by standard first-class mail.

   The provisions of this §  143.10 issued under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. §  2722(g).

 For individuals who already possess a valid hunting license and opt to purchase an archery, muzzleloader, migratory game bird license online, the license holder shall print the receipt, sign in the space provided and carry while afield.

   The provisions of this §  143.11 issued under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  2708 and 2722(g)(2).

 (a)  Course registration fees. Upon application for enrollment in each fee-based hunter education course, a student shall remit the associated, nonrefundable course registration fee in the form of cash, credit card, check or money order. Checks or money orders must be made payable to the ‘‘Pennsylvania Game Commission.’’

 (b)  Training certificate. The Commission will issue an appropriate certificate of training to each student who successfully completes an approved hunter education course. The Commission will issue a replacement hunter education training certificate to a person who provides sufficient affirmation or evidence of successful completion of that course of instruction. A $10 fee shall be remitted by any person requesting a replacement hunter education training certificate.

 (c)  Waiver. The Director may waive any course registration fee required by this section when the waiver is determined to be consistent with the Commission’s hunter education training program or the intent of the act.

   The provisions of this §  143.12 issued under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  2102(a) and 2722(g)(2).

   The provisions of this §  143.12 adopted January 14, 2005, effective January 15, 2005, 35 Pa.B. 354; corrected March 28, 2008, effective March 29, 2008, 39 Pa.B. 1990. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (342320).

Subchapter B. APPOINTMENT OF AGENTS

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§ 143.21. Appointment of agents.

 A person desiring appointment as an agent shall apply to the Commission on the form provided. An application fee of $500 is required for each location, in the form of a negotiable check or money order payable to ‘‘Pennsylvania Game Commission.’’ The completed application, along with the application fee, shall be forwarded to: Pennsylvania Game Commission, 2001 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9797.

   The provisions of this §  143.21 issued under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  101—2965.

 An agent shall be entitled to a rebate based upon the first year only license sales as follows:

   (1)  Rebate $100 if 250 licenses are sold.

   (2)  Rebate $200 if 500 licenses are sold.

   (3)  Rebate $300 if 750 licenses are sold.

   (4)  Rebate $400 if 1,000 licenses are sold.

   The provisions of this §  143.22 issued under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  101—2965.

 To continue as an agent, a minimum of 200 hunting licenses shall be sold annually. Qualifying licenses, for the purpose of calculating 200 hunting licenses, will be the regular resident, nonresident hunting and furtakers licenses. Archery and muzzleloader are not included as qualifying licenses. In addition, an agent shall continue to meet the requirements in §  143.27 (relating to conditions for appointment).

   The provisions of this §  143.23 issued under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  101—2965.

 If an agent sells less than the required 200 qualifying licenses in a given year, and is removed by the Commission, or if an agent voluntarily withdraws, a subsequent reapplication requires payment of the application fee.

   The provisions of this §  143.24 issued under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  101—2965.

 Rebate will not be granted if the agent is delinquent in reporting and remitting license reports and monies as required.

   The provisions of this §  143.25 issued under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  101—2965.

 Rebate to the agent will be credited to his account at the beginning of the license year following his first year as an agent.

   The provisions of this §  143.26 issued under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  101—2965.

 A person desiring consideration for appointment as an agent shall meet the following conditions:

   (1)  Be a resident of this Commonwealth or an entity registered to do business in this Commonwealth.

   (2)  Operate a bona fide sporting goods sales outlet where the public expects to find this service.

   (3)  Be open to the public during reasonable daylight and evening hours.

   (4)  Not operate on a seasonal or part-time basis.

   (5)  Agree to and demonstrate ability to provide full license service and cooperation to the public throughout the entire license sales period, and keep records required by the Commission and by statute.

   (6)  Provide security to the Commission in an amount of at least $18,000.

   The provisions of this §  143.27 issued under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and amended under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. §  2722(g).

   The provisions of this §  143.27 adopted June 19, 1987, effective July 1, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 2464; amended February 11, 2000, effective February 12, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 765. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (222153).

 A person requesting appointment as an agent shall submit the appropriate completed application form to the Commission in Harrisburg during the period November 1 through March 31 of the following year in order to be eligible for appointment as an issuing agent for the license year beginning the following July 1. Exceptions to this period may be considered due to changes of ownership of business establishments who are agents.

   The provisions of this §  143.28 issued under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  101—2965.

 An application, other than a change of ownership application, received during the period April 1 through October 31 may be accepted if the applicant includes an additional nonreturnable fee of $100. A late applicant shall be bound by this subchapter. Nothing contained in the section may be construed to guarantee approval of a late application.

   The provisions of this §  143.29 issued under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  101—2965.

 Disapproved applicants will be notified in a timely manner, and the entire $500 application fee will be returned.

   The provisions of this §  143.30 issued under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  101—2965.

 An agent desiring to operate an agency at additional locations shall meet the requirements in this subchapter.

   The provisions of this §  143.31 issued under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  101—2965.

   The provisions of this §  143.31 adopted June 19, 1987, effective July 1, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 2464.

Subchapter C. ANTLERLESS DEER LICENSES

Sec.

§ 143.41. Purpose and scope.

 (a)  The intent of this section is to ensure a fair and equitable distribution of licenses.

 (b)  The Commission, after reviewing available management data, will establish the number of antlerless deer licenses allocated to each wildlife management unit.

 (c)  An application shall be accepted without restriction or regard to the applicant’s county of residence. The following procedure shall be adhered to when determining successful applicants for licenses:

   (1)  Accept applications on a first-come-first-served basis.

   (2)  Envelopes received by first class mail delivered through and by the United States Postal Service will be processed and licenses issued as soon as practicable.

   (3)  This process of license issuance will continue until the available supply of licenses for that wildlife management unit is exhausted.

 (d)  The Commission may act in the capacity of a county treasurer for issuing antlerless licenses if authority to issue licenses has been removed from any or all county treasurers.

 (e)  Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter limiting the number of licenses available, the Commission will authorize antlerless deer licenses to be issued regardless of an established quota to:

   (1)  A resident of this Commonwealth within 60 days of discharge from active duty under honorable conditions from the United States Armed Forces or United States Coast Guard.

   (2)  A disabled veteran as defined in 34 Pa.C.S. §  2706(b)(1) (relating to resident license and fee exemptions).

   (3)  An applicant whom the Executive Director has determined to have been erroneously denied a license.

   The provisions of this §  143.41 issued under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  101—2965; amended under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. §  2722(g).

 The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

   Application—The original PALS form issued with a regular hunting license or the original or reasonable facsimile of the universal form contained in the ‘‘Hunting and Trapping Digest’’ that is used in applying for an antlerless license or an unsold tag.

   County treasurer—A county treasurer in this Commonwealth or a person carrying out the duties and responsibilities of a county treasurer in counties functioning under a home rule charter.

   Date issued—The date printed on the license at the time of issuance indicating when the license was mailed or given to the person named on the license.

   Envelope—The official envelope issued with a regular hunting license which shall be used by the applicant to mail completed applications to a county treasurer.

   Home address—The location where a person is legally domiciled; a true, fixed and permanent home and principal residence; and the place to which, whenever the applicant is temporarily absent, he intends to return.

   License—The numbered license which is issued by the county treasurer or the Commission authorizing the holder thereof to hunt antlerless deer in a specific wildlife management unit.

   Management unit allocation—The number of licenses allocated by the Commission to an individual wildlife management unit.

   Unsold tag—An antlerless deer license permitting properly licensed persons to take an antlerless deer during any firearms antlerless deer season, archery or flintlock muzzleloader and muzzleloader deer seasons in the wildlife management unit of issue.

   Void—A voided license which remains nonissuable.

   The provisions of this §  143.42 issued under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  101—2965; amended under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  2102 and 2722(g).

 (a)  An application shall be submitted to a county treasurer and a license shall be issued only in accordance with the act and this subchapter.

 (b)  A nonresident of this Commonwealth may only apply under §  143.50 (relating to procedure for nonresidents of this Commonwealth).

   The provisions of this §  143.43 issued under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and amended under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. §  2722(g).

 It is unlawful to apply for more than one license before the unsold tag and unlimited anterless license application periods as set forth in this chapter.

   The provisions of this §  143.44 issued under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  101—2965.

 (a)  Except as otherwise provided in §  143.52 (relating to procedure for unlimited antlerless licenses) and for those applications submitted by qualified landowners, it is unlawful for a county treasurer to accept an application other than by regular first class mail delivered through and by the United States Postal Service. Applications for unsold antlerless deer licenses shall be accepted by county treasurers over the counter and may immediately be processed if licenses are available beginning on the first Monday in November.

 (b)  Applications will not be accepted by county treasurers prior to the start of the normal business day on the second Monday in July.

 (c)  The application shall be legibly completed, in its entirety, in accordance with instructions on the application. An applicant may enter up to three units, in order of preference, on the application.

 (d)  The application shall be mailed only in the envelope provided.

 (e)  Applications are limited to not more than three per envelope.

 (f)  The envelope must contain return first class postage and a return address. If requirements of this subsection are not met, applications will be placed in a dead letter file and may be reclaimed by the applicant upon contacting the county treasurer’s office. Postage, both forward and return, is the responsibility of the applicant.

 (g)  Unless otherwise ordered by the Director, remittance shall be in the form of a negotiable check or money order payable to ‘‘County Treasurer’’ for applications enclosed, and in the total amount specified in the act for each license. Cash may be accepted by county treasurers for over the counter sales.

   The provisions of this §  143.45 amended under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  2705(13) and 2722(g).

   The provisions of this §  143.45 adopted June 19, 1987, effective July 1, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 2464; amended July 22, 1988, effective upon publication and applies retroactively to July 1, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 3213; amended July 7, 1989, effective July 8, 1989, 19 Pa.B. 2956; amended November 20, 1992, effective July 1, 1993, 22 Pa.B. 5608; amended May 26, 1995, effective May 27, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 2072; amended March 13, 1998, effective March 14, 1998, 28 Pa.B. 1316; amended August 7, 1998, effective August 8, 1998, 28 Pa.B. 3801; amended March 21, 2003, effective March 22, 2003, 33 Pa.B. 1475; amended May 28, 2004, effective May 29, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 2826; amended March 20, 2009, effective March 21, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 1388. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (304861) to (304862).

 (a)  Envelopes containing applications will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.

 (b)  If there are more than three applications in one envelope, the enclosed applications will be rejected and returned to the sender as soon as practicable.

 (c)  The first-come-first-served procedure will continue until the management unit’s allocation is exhausted.

 (d)  Applications received over the management unit’s allocation will be returned to the applicants as soon as practicable.

 (e)  If an application fails to be in compliance with §  143.45 (relating to completing and submitting applications), applications enclosed in the envelope shall be rejected and returned by the county treasurer to the sender as soon as practicable.

   The provisions of this §  143.48 issued under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and amended under Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  2102(a) and 2722(g)(2).

 (a)  Licenses may be issued by county treasurers immediately following receipt of applications.

 (b)  Licenses will be issued through the Commission’s PALS. The county treasurer shall write in ink the applicants’ customer ID numbers on the face of the check or money order. If there are no licenses available in the applicant’s first unit of preference, the county treasurer shall issue a license for the applicant’s next unit of preference in the order given. If all three units have no licenses available, the county treasurer shall return the application to the applicant indicating that the selected units were sold out.

 (c)  Except as otherwise provided in §  143.52 (relating to procedure for unlimited antlerless licenses) and for qualified landowners, licenses issued shall be delivered to successful applicants in the envelope by first class mail through and by the United States Postal Service. Licenses shall be placed with the United States Postal Service no later than the second Monday in September, except for licenses issued under §  143.51(f) (relating to application and issuance of unsold tags) which shall be placed with the United States Postal Service no later than the fourth Monday in September. If more than one application is mailed to the county treasurer in the same envelope, the licenses shall be mailed to the person whose name appears on the return section of the envelope. The person receiving the additional licenses is responsible for delivering them to the appropriate people.

   The provisions of this §  143.49 issued under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and amended under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  2102 and 2722(g).

 Nonresidents may apply for unsold licenses on the last Monday in July and thereafter in compliance with §  143.45 (relating to completing and submitting applications).

   The provisions of this §  143.50 issued under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and amended under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. §  2722(g).

   The provisions of this §  143.50 adopted June 19, 1987, effective July 1, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 2464; amended July 22, 1988, effective upon publication and applies retroactively to July 1, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 3213; amended July 7, 1989, effective July 8, 1989, 19 Pa.B. 2956; amended November 20, 1992, effective July 1, 1993, 22 Pa.B. 5608; amended March 21, 2003, effective March 22, 2003, 33 Pa.B. 1475; amended March 20, 2009, effective March 21, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 1388. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (304863) to (304864).

 (a)  Except as provided in §  143.52 (relating to procedures for unlimited antlerless licenses), beginning on the first Monday in August, residents and nonresidents of this Commonwealth are eligible to receive an unsold tag.

 (b)  The original PALS form issued with a regular hunting license or the original or reasonable facsimile of the universal form contained in the ‘‘Hunting and Trapping Digest’’ that is used in applying for an antlerless license or an unsold tag.

 (c) The applicant shall use the official antlerless deer license application envelope.

 (d)  Unless otherwise ordered by the Director, remittance in the form of a negotiable check or money order for the total amount due as specified in the act, payable to ‘‘County Treasurer,’’ shall accompany the application.

 (e)  Unsold tags shall be issued through the Commission’s PALS. The county treasurer shall write in ink the applicants customer ID numbers on the face of the check or money order. If there are no licenses available in the applicant’s first unit of preference, the county treasurer shall issue a license for the applicant’s next unit of preference in the order given. If all three units have no licenses available, the county treasurer shall return the application to the applicant indicating that the selected units were sold out.

 (f)  Beginning on the third Monday in August, residents and nonresidents of this Commonwealth are eligible to apply for one additional unsold tag by mailing to a county treasurer.

   The provisions of this §  143.51 issued under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and amended under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. §  2722(g).

   The provisions of this §  143.51 adopted June 19, 1987, effective July 1, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 2464; amended July 22, 1988, effective upon publication and applies retroactively to July 1, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 3213; amended July 7, 1989, effective July 8, 1989, 19 Pa.B. 2956; corrected September 8, 1989, effective July 8, 1989, 19 Pa.B. 3827; amended May 3, 1991, effective July 1, 1991, 21 Pa.B. 2009; amended July 12, 1991, effective immediately and apply retroactively to July 1, 1991, 21 Pa.B. 3141; amended November 20, 1992, effective July 1, 1993, 22 Pa.B. 5608; amended May 26, 1995, effective May 27, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 2072; amended May 16, 1997, effective May 17, 1997, 27 Pa.B. 2417; amended August 1, 1997, effective August 2, 1997, 27 Pa.B. 3788; amended March 13, 1998, effective March 14, 1998, 28 Pa.B. 1316; amended October 30, 1998, effective October 31, 1998, 28 Pa.B. 5487; amended August 27, 1999, effective August 28, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 4562; amended May 19, 2000, effective May 20, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 2475; amended June 8, 2001, effective June 9, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 2926; corrected July 27, 2001, effective August 4, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 4088; amended March 21, 2003, effective March 22, 2003, 33 Pa.B. 1475; amended March 20, 2009, effective March 21, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 1388. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (304864) and (333677).

 (a)  The Executive Director will designate by April 30 of each year those wildlife management units where hunters will be allowed to apply for an unlimited number of antlerless deer licenses.

 (b)  Beginning on the first Monday in August residents and nonresidents of this Commonwealth shall be eligible to apply by mail to a county treasurer for an unlimited number of antlerless deer licenses for designated units.

 (c)  Beginning on the fourth Monday in August, county treasurers shall accept antlerless applications over the counter for designated units from residents and nonresidents of this Commonwealth and may immediately issue licenses to applicants.

   The provisions of this §  143.52 amended under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  2102, 2705(13) and 2722(g).

   The provisions of this §  143.52 adopted June 19, 1987, effective July 1, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 2464; amended July 7, 1989, effective July 8, 1989, 19 Pa.B. 2956; amended August 24, 1990, effective September 24, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 4488; amended May 3, 1991, effective July 1, 1991, 21 Pa.B. 2009; amended July 12, 1991, effective immediately and apply retroactively to July 1, 1991, 21 Pa.B. 3141; amended November 20, 1992, effective July 1, 1993, 22 Pa.B. 5608; amended July 29, 1994, effective July 30, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 3716; amended May 26, 1995, effective May 27, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 2072; amended March 13, 1998, effective March 14, 1998, 28 Pa.B. 1316; amended March 21, 2003, effective March 22, 2003, 33 Pa.B. 1475; amended May 28, 2004, effective May 29, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 2826; amended March 28, 2008, effective March 29, 2008, 38 Pa.B. 1469; amended March 20, 2009, effective March 21, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 1388. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (333677).

 (a)  A person whose application has been rejected and returned may secure a new official envelope from a hunting license issuing agent and reapply for a license by:

   (1)  If applicable, correcting the errors which caused the original application to be rejected and returning it to a county treasurer.

   (2)  Changing on the application the designated wildlife management units in which the applicant desires to hunt and forwarding it to a county treasurer.

 (b)  A person who was issued a license that was subsequently lost in the United States mail and never received by the licensee may, upon submitting an affidavit stating this fact, receive a replacement license from any county treasurer. There will be no additional cost for this license. Prior to issuing a replacement license, county treasurers shall first verify through the Commission’s PALS that the applicant was issued the original license.

   The provisions of this §  143.53 issued under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and amended under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  2102(a) and 2722(g)(2).

   The provisions of this §  143.53 adopted June 19, 1987, effective July 1, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 2464; amended July 7, 1989, effective July 8, 1989, 19 Pa.B. 2956; amended March 21, 2003, effective March 22, 2003, 33 Pa.B. 1475; amended July 16, 2004, effective July 17, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 3715; amended March 20, 2009, effective March 21, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 1388. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (333678).

 An antlerless deer license is valid for taking antlerless deer only in the wildlife management unit designated on the antlerless deer license.

   The provisions of this §  143.54 amended under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  2102 and 2722(g).

 It is unlawful:

   (1)  For a county treasurer to accept an application or to issue a license contrary to the act or this part.

   (2)  For a person to apply for or to receive a license contrary to the act or this part.

   (3)  For a person to aid another person in applying for or receiving a license contrary to this subchapter.

   (4)  For a person to transfer or reissue a license or back tag, or to issue a void.

   (5)  For a person to apply for or receive more than one antlerless license or more than one unsold tag, except as specified in § §  143.51(f), 143.52 and 143.53 (relating to application and issuance of unsold tags; procedure for unlimited antlerless licenses; and reapplication).

   The provisions of this §  143.55 issued under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  101—2965; amended under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  2102(a) and 2722(g)(2).

 (a)  A person violating this chapter shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay the fine prescribed in the act.

 (b)  Hunting antlerless deer or killing an antlerless deer with an invalid license constitutes hunting or killing deer without a license.

   The provisions of this §  143.56 issued under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  101—2965; amended under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  2102(a) and 2722(g)(2).

   The provisions of this §  143.56 adopted July 7, 1989, effective July 8, 1989, 19 Pa.B. 2956; amended July 16, 2004, effective July 17, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 3715. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (296685) to (296686).

Subchapter D. BEAR LICENSES

Sec.

 This subchapter establishes methods for the application and issuance of bear licenses and provides for the carrying of a bear license.

 (a)  Applications for bear licenses shall be submitted to authorized issuing agents and licenses issued by them under the act and this subchapter.

 (b)  Applications for bear licenses may be made prior to the opening of the regular firearms deer season by persons who hold a valid regular hunting license.

   The provisions of this §  143.67 amended under the Game and Wildlife Code 34 Pa.C.S. §  2722(c).

 For a bear license issued subsequent to the owner’s general hunting license, the bear license shall be signed by the owner in the space provided and shall be carried on the person at all times when the owner is hunting for bear. The bear license does not need to be displayed but shall be produced for inspection upon demand of any officer authorized to enforce this title.

 The following acts are unlawful:

   (1)  Issuance of a bear license without proof of applicant purchasing a regular hunting license.

   (2)  Hunting bear without carrying a valid bear license on the person.

   (3)  Lending a bear license to another.

   (4)  Failing to produce bear license upon demand of an officer.

 A person who violates this subchapter shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay the penalties provided for in the act.

   The provisions of this §  143.70 adopted May 16, 1997, effective May 17, 1997, 27 Pa.B. 2417.

Subchapter E. [Reserved]

§ 143.81. [Reserved].

   The provisions of this §  143.87 adopted June 19, 1987, effective July 1, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 2464; deleted March 20, 2009, effective March 21, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 1388. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (280103).

Subchapter F. [Reserved]

§ 143.101. [Reserved].

   The provisions of this §  143.102 adopted June 19, 1987, effective July 1, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 2464; reserved May 3, 1991, effective July 1, 1991, 21 Pa.B. 2009. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (139941).

Subchapter G. MANDATED REVOCATION OF HUNTING AND FURTAKING LICENSE AND RIGHTS

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§ 143.121. Scope.

 The act provides, in addition to the monetary penalty, that persons convicted of certain offenses shall suffer loss of hunting and trapping rights for specified periods. In order to avoid confusion or misunderstanding and reduce the possibility of an error causing inconvenience or hardship for sportsmen and unnecessary expenditures from the Game Fund, § §  143.122 and 143.123 (relating to starting time for revocation period; and consent decree for Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition recipients) govern the mandated revocations.

   The provisions of this §  143.121 issued under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  101—2965.

 Mandatory revocations specified in the act will begin on July 1 following the conclusion of the prosecution, unless otherwise ordered by the court, and shall include both hunting and furtaking privileges.

   The provisions of this §  143.122 issued under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  101—2965.

   The provisions of this §  143.122 adopted June 19, 1987, effective July 1, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 2464.

 If a mandatory revocation is required by a misdemeanor, and the case is accepted for Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition, the accused shall agree to a consent decree imposing the mandatory revocation which shall be part of that record. If the accused does not enter into a consent decree, the revocation shall proceed as provided in the act and this part.

   The provisions of this §  143.123 issued under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  101—2965.

   The provisions of this §  143.123 adopted June 19, 1987, effective July 1, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 2464.

 (a)  A person whose hunting and furtaking privileges have been denied under section 2522(c) of the act (relating to shooting at or causing injury to human beings), shall, prior to having hunting and furtaking privileges restored, comply with the following:

   (1)  Provide to the Commission on a form provided, evidence that the offender has met the following minimum visual acuity standards:

     (i)   A combined vision of 20/40 or better corrected or 20/40 or better corrected vision in the sighting eye.

     (ii)   In the case of a single sighted offender, mono vision of 20/40 or better corrected.

     (iii)   A plotted visual field of at least 120° along the horizontal meridian, excepting normal blind spots.

     (iv)   An affirmation by a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist that the offender is visually safe to sport hunt.

   (2)  Provide to the Commission on a form provided, evidence that the offender has successfully completed a Commission sponsored remedial hunter education course.

 (b)  A remedial hunter education course shall be a specific course of study sponsored by the Commission that is to be completed by certain offenders of the act before their license priveleges are restored. It shall include lessons concerning the safe use and handling of firearms, hunting laws and regulations, responsible hunting behavior and hunter ethics.

   (1)  The developement and administration of the remedial hunter education program shall be the responsibility of the Hunter-Trapper Education Division.

   (2)  A fee of $50 shall be charged to each student to enroll in a remedial hunter education course.

   The provisions of this §  143.124 amended under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. §  922.

 When the Commission requires a person to wear corrective lenses under section 2522(g) of the act (relating to shooting at or causing injury to human beings), that person shall at all times while hunting or furtaking wear corrective lenses.

 It is unlawful for a person whose hunting and furtaking privileges have been denied under section 2522(c) of the act (relating to shooting at or causing injury to human beings), to hunt or take fur or to purchase or attempt to purchase a hunting or furtaking license prior to complying with this subchapter.

 A person who violates this subchapter shall be subject to the penalties as provided in the act.

   The provisions of this §  143.127 adopted November 21, 1997, effective November 22, 1997, 27 Pa.B. 6093.

Subchapter H. SUSPENSION OR DENIAL OF LICENSES FOR FAILURE TO PAY A FINE OR ANSWER A CITATION

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§ 143.141. Scope.

 The act provides for suspension and denial of licenses for failure to pay a fine or failure to answer a citation. The suspension periods can be for a matter of hours or years, depending upon when the defendant shows proof of compliance with requirements of the act. To avoid confusion, misunderstanding or error which may cause inconvenience or hardship for the licensee, and unnecessary expenditures from the Game Fund, this subchapter governs the suspensions.

   The provisions of this §  143.141 issued under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  101—2965.

 Suspensions provided for in section 930 of the act (relating to suspension of privileges pending payment of penalties) shall be instituted upon written notification from a wildlife conservation officer or transmitted through the judicial computer system that the requirements of section 930 of the act were not met.

   The provisions of this §  143.142 issued under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  101—2965.

   The provisions of this §  143.142 adopted June 19, 1987, effective July 1, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 2464; amended March 25, 1994, effective March 26, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 1582. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (175662).

 The Director will:

   (1)  Upon receipt of written notice as required in §  143.142 (relating to limitation on time), notify the person of the suspension of the hunting and furtaker license and hunting and furtaker privileges.

   (2)  Upon receipt of verification that section 930 of the act (relating to suspension of privileges pending payment of penalties) has been satisfied, provide the person with an official certification as proof of having met the requirements of the act for presentation to a license issuing agent for purpose of obtaining a license, and will remove the claimant’s name from the next list of suspensions to be printed.

   The provisions of this §  143.143 issued under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  101—2965.

   The provisions of this §  143.143 adopted June 19, 1987, effective July 1, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 2464.

Subchapter I. REVOCATION OF HUNTING AND FURTAKER LICENSES AND PRIVILEGES

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§ 143.161. Scope.

 The act provides in addition to the penalty and costs imposed, that the Commission may revoke a hunting or furtaker license and deny a person the privileges to secure a license or to hunt or take furbearers in this Commonwealth with or without a license.

   The provisions of this §  143.161 issued under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  101—2965.

 Revocations imposed by the Commission for offenses of the act or this title will begin on July 1 following the Commission action and include both hunting and furtaker privileges.

   The provisions of this §  143.162 issued under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  101—2965.

   The provisions of this §  143.162 adopted June 19, 1987, effective July 1, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 2464.

Subchapter J. MIGRATORY GAME BIRD LICENSE

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 This subchapter establishes rules for application and issuance of Migratory Game Bird Licenses and HIP surveys.

 The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

   HIP survey—The Migratory Game Bird Harvest Information Program (HIP) survey that will be completed at the time the license is issued.

   Migratory Game Bird License—The license authorizing the holder thereof to hunt for migratory game birds. The license is not valid unless used in conjunction with a regular resident or nonresident hunting license.

 Application may be made when purchasing a hunting license, or at any time thereafter upon completion of the HIP survey.

 After confirming that the HIP survey has been completed in its entirety, the issuing agent shall issue the license.

 HIP survey data shall be forwarded electronically to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Migratory Bird Management, through the Commission’s PALS no later than 30 days after license issuance.

 It is unlawful to:

   (1)  Issue a Migratory Game Bird License contrary to this subchapter.

   (2)  Apply for or receive a Migratory Game Bird License contrary to the act or this subchapter.

   (3)  Violate other provisions of this subchapter.

 A person violating this subchapter shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay the penalties prescribed in the act.

Subchapter K. ELK LICENSES

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 If the Commission approves an elk hunting season, this subchapter establishes methods of applying for elk licenses. The Commission will set the number of licenses to be issued, establishing a quantity of tags for antlered and/or antlerless elk.

   The provisions of this §  143.201 amended under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  2705(15) and 2722(g).

 Completed applications shall be submitted as determined by the Director. For the purpose of having a unique identifier assigned to each individual in the database, permitting a crosscheck for duplicates, applicants shall provide their Social Security number or hunter ID number on the application. A nonrefundable $10 application fee shall accompany the application.

   The provisions of this §  143.202 amended under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  2102(a), 2722(g)(a) and 2901(b).

 (a)  The Executive Director will set the date and location for the random drawing of applications for the issuance of elk licenses. Incomplete, illegible or duplicate applications will not be included in the drawing.

 (b)  Applications from current applicants who have applied in the 2003-2004 license year and subsequent years will be included in the drawing until the applicant is successfully drawn and issued a license.

 (c)  Applicants issued a license entitling them to take an antlered elk are not permitted to apply for an elk license for 5 license years.

 (d)  Qualified applicants and alternates drawn for an elk license shall be required to obtain a regular hunting license and complete an orientation program as prescribed by the Director.

 (e)  Qualified applicants drawn for an elk license whose military obligation prevents them from hunting the current elk season shall be eligible to hunt in the next available elk season.

 (f)  The number of licenses shall be limited to a number set by the Commission.

   The provisions of this §  143.203 amended under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  322(c)(4), 2102(a), 2705(15) and 2722(g).

 (a)  Each year the Commission may contract with an eligible wildlife conservation organization to conduct an auction sale of one special elk conservation license in accordance with the mandates under section 2706.2 of the act (relating to elk hunting licenses).

 (b)  Upon conclusion of the auction, the wildlife conservation organization shall issue the winning bidder a license voucher which may be redeemed for a special elk conservation license under section 2712 of the act (relating to vouchers for licenses and permits).

   The provisions of this §  143.203a adopted under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  2706.2, 2712, and 2722(g).

 An elk license is valid for taking elk only in the elk hunt zones designated on the elk license and is valid for an antlerless, antlered or either sex elk as designated on the elk license.

   The provisions of this §  143.206 issued under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  2102(a) and 2722(g)(2); amended under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. §  322(c)(4).

 It is unlawful for a person to:

   (1)  Submit more than one application for an elk license for any elk season, during any hunting license year.

   (2)  Apply for or to receive a license contrary to the act or this part.

   (3)  Hunt for elk in an elk hunt zone other than the elk hunt zone designated on the elk license.

   (4)  Hunt or take an elk other than the antlered or antlerless elk designated on the elk license.

   The provisions of this §  143.207 issued and amended under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  322(c)(4), 2102(a) and 2722(g)(2).

 A person violating this subchapter shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay the fine prescribed in the act.

   The provisions of this §  143.208 issued under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  2102(a) and 2722(g)(2).

   The provisions of this §  143.208 adopted November 29, 2002, effective November 30, 2002, 32 Pa.B. 5890.

Subchapter L. SPECIAL WILD TURKEY LICENSES

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 Completed applications shall be submitted as determined by the Director. For the purpose of having a unique identifier assigned to each individual in the database, permitting a crosscheck for duplicates, applicants shall provide their Social Security number or hunter ID number on the application.

 It is unlawful to:

   (1)  Submit more than one application for a special wild turkey license during any hunting license year.

   (2)  Apply for or receive a license contrary to the act or this part.

   (3)  Fail to tag any wild turkey taken with a special wild turkey license in accordance with the act relating to tagging big game.

   (4)  Fail to complete and submit harvest report information in accordance with instructions provided on the report card.

 A person violating this subchapter shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay the fine prescribed in the act.

Subchapter M. [Reserved]

§ 143.242. [Reserved].

§ 143.243. [Reserved].