Nev. Admin. Code § 503.Sec. 6 - NEW

1. A master falconry licensee with an eagle permit must ensure that any golden eagle in his or her possession is in good condition.

2. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a golden eagle is not in good condition if:

(a) More than five primary flight feathers are broken;

(b) More than four tail feathers are broken;

(c) The body weight of the golden eagle indicates malnourishment, as determined by the Department; or

(d) The golden eagle has an excessive parasite load, as determined by the Department.

3. If the Department determines that a golden eagle that is in the possession of a master falconry licensee is not in good condition, the Department may:

(a) Remove the golden eagle from the possession of the master falconry licensee; or

(b) Provide the master falconry licensee with an opportunity to improve the condition of the golden eagle for a period not to exceed 6 months. If the Department provides a master falconry licensee such an opportunity, the master falconry licensee must, before the end of the period, provide the Department with written confirmation from a qualified veterinarian that the golden eagle is in good condition or the Department may remove the golden eagle from the possession of the master falconry licensee.

4. The provisions of this section do not prohibit a master falconry licensee who has an eagle permit and is a raptor rehabilitator to rehabilitate a golden eagle that has one or more of the conditions described in subsection 2.

Notes

Nev. Admin. Code § 503.Sec. 6

Added to NAC by Bd. of Wildlife Comm'rs by R160-22A, eff. 8/1/2023

NRS 501.105, 501.181, 503.582, 503.583, 503.610