S.L. 549.106 Art. 4Licence to practice falconry.

(1) The licence to keep and fly specimens from the falconry species for the purpose of training, display of flight or for the taking of quarry species may be granted by the Wild Birds Regulation Unit to any person who:

(a) is at least sixteen years of age at the time of application;

(b) has completed the relevant application form in the format prescribed by the Wild Bird Regulation Unit;

(c) is a member of a recognised falconry organisation;

(d) is covered with a third party liability insurance covering the activity of falconry;

(e) has paid the applicable fees as prescribed in Schedule I;

(f) successfully sat for an examination as established by the Wild Birds Regulation Unit which shall include an examination in the knowledge of the applicable regulations, knowledge in the practical handling of the falconry species and knowledge in the identification of birds: Provided that such examination, or parts of it, may also be done in conjunction with the recognised falconry organisations, who may prepare the syllabus to be approved and supervised by the Wild Birds Regulation Unit.

(2) The licence issued in accordance with sub-regulation (1) shall be valid for a period of five years, after which term it may be renewed for further terms and shall stipulate the conditions for the keeping and rearing of falconry species and conditions relating to the welfare of the falconry species, details of the licensed location where the falconry species are kept and conditions pertaining to the permissible methods of falconry and to the specific activities practiced, the licensee’s reporting obligations as well as other conditions that the Wild Birds Regulation Unit may prescribe from time to time: Provided that such licence shall only be valid during the period prescribed in this sub-regulation and during the period for which the licensee remains a valid member of a recognised falconry organisation and is covered by a valid third party insurance policy concerning the activity of falconry.

(3) In addition to the licence stipulated in sub-regulation (1), the Wild Birds Regulation Unit may also issue a special falconry activity licence, which may only be issued for a definite period and in conjunction with a special activity:

Provided that such licence may only be granted to persons who are already in possession of the licence mentioned in sub-regulation (1) above and exclusively for the purpose of holding any falconry activity that may derogate from the provisions of regulations 5 and 6.