S.L. 549.106 Art. 6Areas where falconry may be practiced. S.L. 549.42 S.L. 549.42

(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of these regulations, the areas where falconry may be practised shall comprise the entire land territory of the Maltese Islands, excluding bird sanctuaries listed in Schedule V and protected beaches listed in Schedule VII of the Conservation of Wild Birds Regulations:

Provided that the practice of falconry within the said excluded areas may also be authorised by the Wild Birds Regulation Unit, subject to a special licence.

(2) During the practice of falconry for the purpose of training, display of flight or for taking of quarry species, it shall be the falconer’s responsibility to take requisite measures in accordance with applicable best practices to ensure that the falconry species does not trespass beyond the limits of the areas where falconry may be practised: Provided that where the special falconry activity licence issued in accordance with regulation 4(3) refers to a designated area, the provisions of this sub-regulation shall not be applicable within the limits of the specially authorised area but shall remain applicable with respect to all other areas wherein falconry is prohibited: Provided further that where the falcon has accidentally strayed into a bird sanctuary designated under the Conservation of Wild Birds Regulations, the falconer may, with permission from the land title holder, where applicable, retrieve the strayed specimen.