1. (1) No permittee may take, purchase, receive, or otherwise acquire, sell, barter, transfer, or otherwise dispose of any raptor unless the permittee submits a federal form 3-186A (Migratory Bird Acquisition/Disposition Report) or similar state form, completed in accordance with the instructions on the form to the department within ten calendar days of any transaction.
2. (2) No raptor may be possessed under authority of a falconry permit unless the permittee has a properly completed form 3-186A for each bird possessed. A copy of form 3-186A for each raptor shall accompany the permit and be available for inspection by appropriate department representatives while the permittee is involved in permitted activities.

Authorizing statute(s): 87-5-204, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 87-5-204, MCA

History: NEW 1992 Mar p. 2381, Eff. 10/30/92; AMD, 2012 MAR p. 501, Eff. 3/9/12.