N.Y. ENV Law § 11-1009
This is the official text of N.Y. ENV Law § 11-1009, part of New York’s ENV Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "ENV Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Prohibitions
Official statutory text
§ 11-1009. Prohibitions.\n (1) Raptors for use in falconry shall not be bought, sold or bartered,\nor offered for sale or barter, except that this section shall not apply\nto the captive bred progeny of lawfully acquired raptors.\n (2) No person shall possess or maintain in captivity any raptor or\nraptors, except as otherwise provided by law, unless he shall first\nobtain a falconry license.\n
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