Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845
Section 29.1-419 - Taking or holding of falcons, hawks and owls; use to hunt wild gameNotwithstanding any other provision of law, the Director may:
1. Permit the taking, trapping, holding, transportation, carriage and shipment of live falcons, hawks and owls. The initial fee or the fee for nonconsecutive years for this permit shall be $50. The fee for subsequent consecutive years shall be $20 per year.2. Authorize the use of falcons, hawks and owls to hunt and take all species of wild birds and wild animals. However, the hunting of migratory game birds shall be in accordance with § 29.1-515, and appropriate hunting licenses shall be required as provided in Chapter 3 (§ 29.1-300 et seq.) of this title.1964, c. 345, § 29-114.2; 1977, c. 377; 1978, c. 331; 1987, c. 488; 1997, c. 57; 2011, c. 191.Amended by Acts 2011, § c. 191.Amended by Acts 1997, § c. 57.Amended by Acts 1987, § c. 488.Amended by Acts 1978, § c. 331.Amended by Acts 1977, § c. 377.Amended by Acts 1964, § c. 345, § 29-114.2.