Subchapter B. APPOINTMENT OF AGENTS

§ 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   The provisions of this §  143.21 issued under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  101—2965.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   The provisions of this §  143.22 issued under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  101—2965.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   The provisions of this §  143.23 issued under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  101—2965.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   The provisions of this §  143.24 issued under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  101—2965.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   The provisions of this §  143.25 issued under The Game Law (34 P. S. § §  1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  101—2965.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.