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 NR 19.73 (3) (d) is repealed and recreated to read: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.
(e) Allow an inspection of facilities to assure that the applicant’s facilities meet the requirements of s. NR 19.77.
(3) License Renewal. An applicant for renewal of any rehabilitation license shall submit proof of having obtained at least one continuing education credit during the preceding license period. Qualifying continuing education credits are:
(a) National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association, International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council, or Wisconsin Wildlife Rehabilitator’s Association workshops, classes, or conferences.
(b) Participation in a research project, coursework, specialized rehabilitation care, or other activities which have been approved by the department.
Section 21. NR 19.74 (Note) is amended to read:
Note: Wildlife rehabilitation application, evaluation form, sponsorship agreement, and veterinary agreements, and code of ethics will be available at http://dnr.wi.gov/ or upon request at DNR Service Centers, by writing the Bureau of Wildlife Management, PO Box 7921, 101 S. Webster St., Madison, WI 53707−7921 or by calling (608) 266−8204. 1-888-936-7463. Section 22. NR 19.75 (1), (2) and (Note) are amended to read:
NR 19.75 (1) A person desiring a basic or an advanced license to rehabilitate wildlife in Wisconsin shall take a written examination, provided and administered by the department, and score 80% or greater.
(2) The examination shall be prepared or selected by the wildlife rehabilitation advisory committees council, subject to the approval of the department, and administered by a representative of the department.
Note: The wildlife rehabilitation study guide will be available at http://dnr.wi.gov/ or upon request at DNR Service Centers, by writing the Bureau of Wildlife Management, PO Box 7921, 101 S. Webster St., Madison, WI 53707−7921 or by calling (608) 266−8204. 1-888-936-7463. Section 23. NR 19.76 (2m) and Note are created to read:
NR 19.76 (2m) Before an inspection, the applicant must complete and submit to the department a caging report which includes pictures of each cage or enclosure at the applicant’s facility.
Note: Wildlife rehabilitation caging report is available at http://dnr.wi.gov/ or upon request at DNR Service Centers, by writing the Bureau of Wildlife Management, PO Box 7921, 101 S. Webster St., Madison, WI 53707−7921 or by calling 1-888-936-7463. Section 24. NR 19.77 (2) (a) is amended to read:
NR 19.77 (2) ENCLOSURE SIZE AND CONSTRUCTION. (a) Enclosures shall be structurally sound, of sufficient strength for species involved, and maintained in good repair to prevent escape or injury to wildlife being rehabilitated. All structures built after July 1, 2016 shall be in compliance with the Minimum Standards of the National Wildlife Rehabilitation Association/International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council except that, if enclosures are structurally sound, of sufficient strength for species involved, and maintained in good repair to prevent escape or injury, the department may determine standards have been met which fulfill the requirements of this par.
