If sponsorship is lost and no new sponsor is found promptly, what is the likely status of the falconry permit?

• A. Permit may expire
• B. The permit is automatically extended for 12 months
• C. The apprentice automatically becomes a Master Falconer
• D. No impact on the permit

Answer: (A)

Falconry permits rely on active sponsorship; the sponsor provides supervision, training, and ensures compliance with regulations. If the sponsorship is lost and no new sponsor is found promptly, there isn’t a mechanism to keep practicing under the permit, so the permit would lapse or expire. There isn’t an automatic extension or a promotion to Master Falconer simply due to a missing sponsor, and the lack of sponsorship does affect the permit's validity.