(1) The applicant must have the following items before he or she may obtain a permit:

(a) Jesses - at least one pair of Alymeri jesses or similar type constructed of pliable, high-quality leather or suitable synthetic material to be used when any raptor is flown free; traditional one-piece jesses may be used on raptors when not being flown;

(b) leashes and swivels - at least one strong swivel of acceptable falconry design;

(c) bath container - at least one suitable container, two to six inches deep and wider than the length of the raptor for drinking and bathing for each raptor;

(d) outdoor perches - at least one weathering area perch of an acceptable design for each raptor;

(e) weighing device - a reliable scale or balance suitable for weighing the raptor(s) held and graduated to increments of not more than 1/2 ounce (15 gram).

(2) All facilities and equipment shall be kept at or above these standards at all times.