§ 2165. Possession or interference with active nests or eggs of birds.
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§ 2165. Possession or interference with active nests or eggs of birds.
(a)General rule.-- Except as otherwise provided in this title, it is unlawful for any person to take or have in possession or under control either the active nest or any egg of any game bird or protected bird or to interfere with or destroy the active nest or egg.
(b)Penalties.--
(1)A violation of this section is a summary offense of the fifth degree for each active nest or egg possessed or interfered with.
(2)A violation of this section relating to birds which are listed as threatened or endangered is, in addition to any other penalties, a misdemeanor for each active nest or egg possessed.
(c)Contraband.-- Any active nest or egg possessed by any person contrary to this section is contraband.
34c2165v
(Oct. 24, 2012, P.L.1205, No.150, eff. 60 days)
2012 Amendment. Act 150 amended subsec. (b)(2).
34c2166s