Subchapter A. GENERAL

§ 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   The provisions of this §  143.1 amended under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  101—2965.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   The provisions of this §  143.2 amended under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  101—2965.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).