(a) General rule.--Unless further provided by commission regulation, persons wishing to band birds under authority of a Federal bird banding permit shall:
(1) First pay the prescribed fee and have the Federal permit validated by the director.
(2) Submit any project outlines, reports or other information necessary for the commission to administer this title.
(b) Unlawful acts.--It is unlawful to:
(1) Trap or band protected birds without first securing valid permits as set forth in this title.
(2) Violate any other provision of this section or regulation of the commission promulgated under authority of this chapter.
(c) Penalty.--Except for endangered or threatened species, a violation of this section is a summary offense of the fifth degree. Each bird captured, banded or held constitutes a separate offense.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 29 - Special Licenses and Permits
Section 2901 - Authority to issue permits
Section 2902 - General categories of permits
Section 2905 - Examination or inspection fees
Section 2921 - Bird banding permits
Section 2922 - Collecting permits
Section 2923 - Disabled person permits
Section 2924 - Endangered or threatened species permits
Section 2925 - Falconry permits
Section 2926 - Taxidermy permits (Deleted by amendment)
Section 2927 - Protected specimen mounting permits
Section 2928 - Regulated hunting grounds permits
Section 2929 - Fur dealer permits
Section 2930 - Propagating permits
Section 2941 - Dog training areas
Section 2942 - Special retriever training areas
Section 2943 - Field dog trials
Section 2944 - Field dog trials for retrievers
Section 2962 - Exotic wildlife dealer permits
Section 2963 - Exotic wildlife possession permits