Subchapter J. MIGRATORY GAME BIRD LICENSE
Sec.
143.181. Purpose and scope.
143.182. Definitions.
143.183. Application.
143.184. Issuance of license.
143.185. The license.
143.186. Processing HIP surveys.
143.187. Unlawful acts.
143.188. Penalties.
The provisions of this Subchapter J adopted November 8, 1996, effective November 9, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 5440, unless otherwise noted.
This subchapter establishes rules for application and issuance of Migratory Game Bird Licenses and HIP surveys.§ 143.181. Purpose and scope.
The provisions of this § 143.181 amended March 20, 2009, effective March 21, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 1388. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (294119).
The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
§ 143.182. Definitions.
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.
The provisions of this § 143.182 amended March 20, 2009, effective March 21, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 1388. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (294119).
Application may be made when purchasing a hunting license, or at any time thereafter upon completion of the HIP survey.§ 143.183. Application.
The provisions of this § 143.183 amended March 20, 2009, effective March 21, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 1388. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (294119).
After confirming that the HIP survey has been completed in its entirety, the issuing agent shall issue the license.§ 143.184. Issuance of license.
The provisions of this § 143.184 amended March 20, 2009, effective March 21, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 1388. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (294119).
The Migratory Game Bird License shall be signed by the holder in the space provided and shall be carried at all times while hunting for migratory game birds. The holder shall produce the license upon demand of an officer authorized to enforce the act and this title.
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. The provisions of this § 143.186 amended March 20, 2009, effective March 21, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 1388. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (294120).
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. The provisions of this § 143.187 amended March 20, 2009, effective March 21, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 1388. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (294120).
A person violating this subchapter shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay the penalties prescribed in the act.
§ 143.185. The license.
§ 143.186. Processing HIP surveys.
§ 143.187. Unlawful acts.
§ 143.188. Penalties.
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