§ 147.102. Examination and fees.

 (a)  New falconers shall begin at the apprentice class and are required to pass a supervised examination with a grade of 80%. Falconry examinations will be provided or approved by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Examinations will be given from January 1 to June 30 of each year at each regional headquarters building. The examination may relate to basic biology, care and handling of raptors, literature, regulations and other appropriate subject matter.

 (b)  The basic permit fee—whether a raptor is possessed or not—is $25, which authorizes the permittee to possess one raptor. Each additional raptor held shall require an extra fee of $25. A raptor acquired during the permit year requires an added fee of $25 payable within 10 days after receipt of the falconry bird.

   The provisions of this §  147.102 amended under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. §  2901(b).

   The provisions of this §  147.102 adopted June 19, 1987, effective July 1, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 2464; amended August 24, 1990, effective September 24, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 4488; amended June 16, 2006, effective June 17, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 2978. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (304161).