2.__Eligibility.__A person who possesses a valid hunting license is eligible to obtain a permit from the commissioner to engage in the practice of falconry.

3.__Issuance and fee.__The commissioner shall issue permits to eligible persons to engage in the practice of falconry at a fee of $24.

A.__The permit may be for a one-year, 2-year or 3-year period at a fee equivalent to the sum of the annual fees established for each of the years for which the permit is issued.

B.__A person not a resident of the State who holds a valid permit to engage in the practice of falconry in another state may import and use raptors in this State for up to 30 days solely for the purpose of hunting without the permit described in this section if that person holds a valid Maine hunting license issued in accordance with subchapter 2.__A person must have both the permit to engage in the practice of falconry in the other state and the Maine hunting license in possession at all times while engaged in the practice of falconry in this State.__These documents must be exhibited to a warden or employee of the department upon request.

4.__Rules.__The commissioner may adopt rules necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of this section.

5.__Compliance with rules and regulations.__Falconry hunting is subject to the following limitations.

A.__A person who holds a valid falconry hunting permit may take, possess and use any raptor, except as provided in this Part or by federal regulation and except as the commissioner may by rule provide.

B.__Persons engaged in the practice of falconry are subject to all rules adopted by the commissioner pertaining to seasons and bag limits on wild birds and wild animals.

§11160.__Coyote night hunting permit

1.__Permit required.__Except as otherwise authorized pursuant to this Part, a person may not hunt coyote at night unless that person has a valid permit issued under this section.__Each night a person violates this subsection that person commits