Application for a permit; renewal of a permit

(a) Any resident of Connecticut who would like to apply for or renew a falconry permit shall: (1) Submit a complete application for the appropriate falconry class permit as described in section 26-67e-6 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, on a form provided by the commissioner; (2) submit the fee specified in section 26-67e-5(a) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies; (3) submit proof of having successfully completed the examination requirements specified in section 26-67e-8 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies for the appropriate falconry class permit; (4) submit to the commissioner written documentation from the zoning enforcement officer of the municipality in which the raptor housing facility is located which verifies that the possession of a raptor and construction of a raptor housing facility, or use of an existing structure to house a raptor complies with all applicable local zoning requirements; (5) certify, in writing, on a form provided by the commissioner, compliance with the facility and equipment requirements specified in sections 26-67e- 9 and 26-67e-10 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies; (6) submit proof of having a valid Connecticut firearms hunting license; and, (7) certify, in writing on a form provided by the commissioner, that they have not been convicted of violating the falconry laws and regulations of any state or the federal government within a 5 year period preceding the date upon which a permit application is received by the commissioner. (b) Any non-resident who would like to apply for or renew a falconry permit shall: (1) Submit a complete application for a non-resident falconry permit on a form provided by the commissioner; (2) submit the fee specified in section 26-67e-5(b) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies; (3) submit proof of having a valid falconry license or a valid falconry permit from the state in which they reside, and a valid federal falconry permit; (4) certify, in writing, on a form provided by the commissioner, compliance with all federal and resident state laws and regulations governing falconry; (5) submit proof of having a valid Connecticut firearms hunting license; and, (6) certify, in writing, on a form provided by the commissioner, that they have not been convicted of violating the falconry laws and regulations of any state or the federal government within a 5 year period preceding the date upon which a permit application is received by the commissioner. (c) Any resident or non-resident who would like to renew a falconry permit shall submit a permit application in accordance with the requirements of subsection (a) and (b) of this section at least thirty days before the expiration date of the permit.