Section 232-30-460. Facilities for a raptor when in transport, using it for hunting, or are away from facilities, and temporary housing.

(1) A raptor must have a suitable perch and protection from extreme temperatures, wind, and excessive disturbance. A "giant hood" or similar container is an example of an acceptable means for transporting and/or housing a raptor when away from a falconry facility.

(2) A raptor may be temporarily housed outside of a falconer's permanent facilities when a falconer is not transporting it or using it for hunting for no more than one hundred twenty consecutive calendar days if the raptor has suitable facilities as described in WAC 232-30-440.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29; Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-460, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.]

RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29; Migratory Bird Treaty Act. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-460, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

Rules

232-30-440,