Except as otherwise provided in this section, it is unlawful for any person to hunt, trap, possess or sell any species, native or otherwise, of owl, hawk or other birds of prey, including all raptors or the parts thereof, without first obtaining a permit from the Department. The Commission may adopt regulations:

1. 1. Covering the hunting, trapping, possession or sale of any of those species.
2. 2. Authorizing a person to hunt, trap, possess or sell any of those species without obtaining a permit pursuant to the provisions of this section.

(Added to NRS by 1969, 774; A 1971, 1542; 1993, 1675; 1995, 118; 2003, 1550)