(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.
Section 25. NR 19.77 (2) (a) (Note) is created to read:
Note: National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association and International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council minimum standards for enclosures are 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 26. NR 19.78 (1) (Intro.) is amended to read:
NR 19.78 Care and treatment of wildlife. (1) Any orphaned, sick or injured wildlife, except endangered or threatened species, that the licensee or the department determines is not capable of being rehabilitated or having a reasonable chance of survival in the wild shall be treated under one of the following options:
(a) Euthanized.
(b) Turned over to the department.
(c) Disposed of as directed by the department.
(d) Retained for the purpose of long−term care at the direction
of the department.
Section 27. NR 19.78 (9) to (12) are created to read:
NR 19.78 (9) For the purpose of responding to an oil spill, a currently licensed rehabilitator from another state may, under the approval of the secretary or their designee, temporarily assist in Wisconsin with the rehabilitation of wildlife affected by an oil spill in this state.
(10) A licensee shall quarantine all animals reported under s. 19.79 (2) and animals shall be handled as directed by the department, including conducting rabies testing at the direction and in the presence of the department or its agents. (11) If a licensee’s relationship with a consulting veterinarian under s. 19.74 (1) (a) is terminated, the licensee may not admit new patients until a new consulting veterinarian is obtained. The licensee shall establish a new relationship with a consulting veterinarian and notify the department within 10 business days. (12) In the event that the department makes a determination which directs what the disposition of a wild animal shall be, no person may fail to comply.
Section 28. NR 19.79 is amended to read:
NR 19.79 Infectious disease reporting and response. A licensee or consulting veterinarian shall report animal diseases as required by s. ATCP 10.02 s. ATCP 10.03 if diagnosed in wildlife being rehabilitated and to the department's wildlife health program. Section 29. NR 19.79 (2) is created to read:
NR 19.79 (2) If a licensee knows or reasonably suspects that a rabies-vector species mammal in their care may have or has been exposed to rabies, or that a human or domestic animal has been bitten or scratched by a possible rabies-vector species in the licensee’s possession, the licensee shall make reports required under s. 19.79, quarantine the animal, and handle the animal as directed by their local or county public health department of the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene, which may include submitting the animal for rabies by the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene. Section 30. NR 19.79 (Note) is amended to read:
NR 19.79 Note
Note: The wildlife health program may be contacted by calling (608) 266-8204 1-888-936-7463.
Section 31. NR 19.80 (2) (b) 3. is amended to read:
NR 19.80 (2) (b) 3. Mustelidae (badger, mink, otter, skunk, fisher, marten, wolverine, weasel).
Section 32. NR 19.80 (2) (b) 5. to 8 and (Note) are created to read:
NR 19.80 (2) (b) 5. Cervidae (elk, deer, moose)
6. Suidae (pure wild strains of swine commonly known by the name European, Eurasian, Russian or hybrids with domestic strains and animals which are confined but which exhibit characteristics of being in an untamed state, and as established in Ch. NR 16.11 Wis. Admin. Code) 7. Anatidae (mute swans)
8. Canidae (Hybrids of the species Canis lupus, C. lycaon, or C. rufus commonly known as wolves and the species Canis familiaris, domestic dogs, and subsequent generations from such matings as established in Ch. NR 16.11 Wis. Admin. Code) Note: The department can restrict the rehabilitation of species when necessary to control the spread of disease, to protect public health, or to prevent harmful environmental impacts. 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 33. NR 19.81 is amended to read:
