Section 6. NR 19.71 (13) is amended to read:
NR 19.71 (13) "Wildlife rehabilitation advisory committee council" means a group of volunteers appointed by the secretary or secretary's designee to advise and provide recommendations about wildlife rehabilitation, wildlife health, and captive wildlife to the department.
Section 7. NR 19.72 (2) (Note) is created to read:
NR 19.72 (2) Note: Deer rehabilitation information can be found at http://dnr.wi.gov/ or will be available upon request at DNR Service Centers, by writing the Bureau of Wildlife Management, PO Box 7921, 101 S. Webster St., Madison, WI 53707−7921. The rehabilitation of skunks is prohibited under s. NR 1.18 (3) (c). The possession and rehabilitation of species which are listed as threatened or endangered as established in s. NR 27.03 requires authorization from the Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation. Pursuant to ss. Ch. 169.085 and 169.11 (1) (b) Wis. Stats., the department does not allow rehabilitation of wolves or wolf-dog hybrids. Section 8. NR 19.73 (1) (d) and (e) are created to read:
NR 19.73 (1) (d) Species. The department shall list on the license the species authorized for rehabilitation by a basic or an advanced licensee.
(e) Species additions. No person may add species to their license unless all of the following have occurred:
1. The licensee has submitted to the department a caging report as required under s. NR 19.76 (2m), pictures of pens/enclosures, and documentation indicating the licensee’s rehabilitation experience or knowledge with the new species. Experience or knowledge with the new species shall include at least 100 hours of hands-on experience gained within the previous two years and 25 of those hours may be fulfilled by participation in seminars or courses relating to the new species. The department may require that licensees demonstrate specific experience or knowledge of species that it determines to be sensitive or difficult to rehabilitate. 2. The department has reviewed and approved the addition.
3. An additional facility inspection to determine compliance with standards established under s. NR 19.77 has been conducted if the department has determined such an inspection is necessary. 4. A basic licensee possesses a sponsorship agreement with an advanced licensee.
Section 9. NR 19.73 (2) (a) 1m. is created to read:
NR 19.73 (2) (a) (1m) Submit a completed license application that describes prior wildlife rehabilitation and animal care experience to the department.
Section 10. NR 19.73 (2) (d) is repealed and recreated to read:
NR 19.73 (2) (d) Volunteers. Volunteers may assist basic license holders with the rehabilitation of wildlife provided that all of the following conditions apply:
1. Basic licensees have completed one full year of licensed wildlife rehabilitation before volunteers may be authorized to assist with wildlife rehabilitation activities.
2. All volunteer information including name, address, and telephone number has been provided to the department.
3. The department is notified quarterly of any changes to their list of volunteers and any changes in contact information of their volunteers.
4. Volunteers only provide basic care to species identified on the basic license.
5. Volunteers only operate at the facility of the licensee and under the direct supervision of the basic licensee.
6. License holders accept responsibility for the actions and activities of volunteers and shall be responsible for any violations by volunteers in violation of this chapter or Ch. 169 Stats. Section 11. NR 19.73 (2) (e) is created to read:
NR 19.73 (2) (e) Subpermittees. Basic license holders shall not list subpermittees on their license.
Section 12. NR 19.73 (3) (a) 1. is amended to read:
NR 19.73 (3) (a) 1. NR 19.73(3)(a)Possess a basic evaluation form signed by the applicant's advanced licensee sponsor or sponsors and consulting veterinarian or veterianarians stating that the applicant has been a licensed basic rehabilitator for a minimum of 2 years and has satisfactorily engaged in the practice of wildlife rehabilitation.
Section 13. NR 19.73 (3) (a) 1m. is created to read:
NR 19.73 (3) (a) 1m. Submit a completed license application form that describes prior wildlife rehabilitation experience to the department.
Section 14. NR 19.73 (3) (a) 2m. is created to read:
NR 19.73 (3) (a) 2m. Pass an examination meeting the requirements of s. NR 19.75. Section 15. NR 19.73 (3) (d) is repealed and recreated to read:
NR 19.73 (3) (d) Volunteers. Volunteers may assist advanced license holders with the rehabilitation of wildlife provided that all of the following conditions apply:
1. All volunteer information including name, address, and telephone number has been provided to the department.
2. The department is notified quarterly of any changes to the licensee’s list of volunteers and any changes in contact information of their volunteers.
3. Volunteers only provide basic care to species identified on the advanced license.
4. Volunteers only operate at the facility of the licensee and under the direct or indirect supervision of the advanced licensee.
5. License holders accept responsibility for the actions and activities of volunteers and shall be responsible for any violations by volunteers in violation of this chapter or Ch. 169 Stats. Section 16. NR 19.73 (3) (e) is created to read:
NR 19.73 (3) (e). Subpermittees. Subpermittees may be authorized to assist with the rehabilitation of wildlife under the authority of an advanced licensee’s license and subject to the restrictions of basic license holders under sub. (2) provided that all of the following conditions apply:
1. All subpermittee information including name, address, and telephone number has been provided to the Department.
2. Advanced licensees notify the department quarterly of any changes to their list of subpermittees and any changes in contact information of their subpermittees.
3. Subpermittees are listed on all of the advanced licensee’s permits and licenses by the species for which the subpermittees provide rehabilitation care.
4. Subpermittees operating at a location other than the advanced licensee’s facility retain a copy of the advanced licensee’s license which shall be provided to a department agent upon request.
5. Advanced licensees accept responsibility for the actions and activities of their subpermittees and shall be responsible for any violations incurred of these rules or ch. 169, Stats. 6. Advanced licensees that utilize subpermittees who operate at a location other than the advanced licensee’s facility shall be responsible for establishing that subpermittees facilities meet the standards established in s. NR 19.77.
