What is the youngest age an apprentice falconer can become a general class falconer after being licensed for at least two years?

In California, the regulations for falconry stipulate that an apprentice falconer must hold their license for a minimum of two years before they can apply for a general class falconer license. The age at which an individual can begin apprenticeship in falconry is 12 years. Therefore, after completing the apprenticeship requirement of two years, an apprentice who starts at the minimum age of 12 would be 14 years old when eligible to apply for the general class license. However, since the individual must also reach the designated age for the general class license, which is 16 years, they must wait until they are at least that age to apply. This means that the youngest age at which an apprentice falconer can become a general class falconer is 16. This ensures that the individual not only has the necessary experience but also meets the minimum age requirement for the next level of responsibility in falconry.