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 NR 19.73 (3) (d) is repealed and recreated to read: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. 7. Subpermittees operating at a location other than the advanced licensee’s facility submit, to both the advanced licensee and the department, a caging report and pictures of every rehabilitation pen/enclosure at their location.
8. Subpermittees who operate at a location other than the advanced licensee’s facility are located no more than 60 miles from the main facility of the advanced licensee.
Section 17. NR 19.74 (1) (a), (b) and (d) are amended to read:
NR 19.71 (1) (a) A signed consulting veterinarian agreement from a veterinarian who is willing to consult and assist the applicant with care and treatment of wildlife being rehabilitated. and who is in compliance with the Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act of 1994.
(b) A For basic licenses, a signed sponsorship agreement from an advanced licensee who has agreed to sponsor the basic applicant.
(d) Certification that the applicant has read and understands this subchapter and the code of ethics and that the applicant agrees to comply with all provisions of this subchapter and code of ethics.
Section 18. NR 19.74 (1) (e) is created to read:
NR 19.74 (1) (e) Written assurance from the applicant that the facility is in compliance with local ordinances and zoning regulations.
Section 19. NR 19.74 (2) (Intro.) is amended to read:
NR 19.74 (2) The department may issue the appropriate rehabilitation license to an individual possessing a valid rehabilitators license or permit from another state or province, provided that the minimum requirements of the basic or advanced rehabilitators licenses described in this subchapter are met. Applicants shall:
Section 20. NR 19.74 (2) (a) to (e) and (3) are created to read:
NR 19.74 (2) (a) Pass an examination meeting the requirements of s. NR 19.75. (b) Possess a signed consulting veterinarian agreement from a veterinarian who is willing to consult and assist the applicant with care and treatment of wildlife being rehabilitated.
(c) Possess a signed letter of recommendation from a consulting veterinarian and a rehabilitator, previous sponsor, employer, or other individual which indicates compliance with s. NR 19.73 (2) or (3). A letter of recommendation shall include and reference specific training and experiences comparable to information on a basic level evaluation form. (d) Sign a certification that the applicant has read and understands this subchapter and that the applicant agrees to comply with all provisions of this subchapter.
