If a falconry license is issued in March, when does it expire?

The expiration date for a falconry license issued in California is December 31 of the year it was issued. This follows a common practice in various licensing systems where licenses, permits, and credentials are often set to expire at the end of the calendar year. Therefore, regardless of the month in which the license is issued, it remains valid until the last day of December.

This system allows for easier tracking of renewals and ensures that all licenses are subject to annual review at the same time, promoting better compliance with regulations. Different expiration dates, such as the end of March or July, would complicate the licensing process and make it less efficient to manage and renew. Since the license does not remain valid indefinitely and requires renewal each year, the option stating that it does not expire is also inaccurate. The choice that aligns with these regulations is the one that specifies December 31 as the expiration date for licenses issued in March.