Definitions

(a) For the purposes of sections 26-67e-1 to 26-67e-18, inclusive of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: (1) "Captive-bred raptor" means a raptor that has been born and raised in captivity for a period of more than fourteen days; (2) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Environmental Protection; (3) "Department" means the Department of Environmental Protection; (4) "Falconer" means a person who engages in falconry as defined in section 26-67d of the Connecticut General Statutes and holds a valid Connecticut falconry permit; (5) "Falconry" means "falconry" as defined in section 26-67d of the Connecticut General Statutes; (6) "Hybrid raptor" means a raptor that is the offspring of species that are genetically dissimilar and is sterile or unable to breed with native raptors; (7) "Imping" means the process of grafting new feathers onto the wing or tail of a bird to repair damage or to increase flying capacity; (8) "Non-resident" means any person who does not have a domiciliary residence in Connecticut; and, ((9))