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NY S00998
Bill
Status
5/24/2017
Primary Sponsor
John Bonacic
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AI Summary
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Amends the definition of "raptors" in Environmental Conservation Law Section 11-1001 to include lawfully acquired golden eagles, peregrine falcons, and their progeny as raptors eligible for falconry purposes
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Removes the previous restriction that only "properly banded peregrine falcons which are the progeny of birds lawfully acquired prior to 1978" could be used in falconry
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Expands falconry regulations to permit use of golden eagles and peregrine falcons that were lawfully acquired, regardless of acquisition date
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Directs the commissioner of DEC to remove peregrine falcons from the endangered species list and to promulgate regulations for their use in falconry.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/20/2018