NR 19.73 Note Note: Injectable euthanasia requires a controlled substances special use authorization (SUA). Reference the State of Wisconsin Controlled Substances Board information.

NR 19.73(3)(d) (d) Volunteers. Volunteers may assist advanced licensees with the rehabilitation of wildlife if all of the following requirements are met:

NR 19.73(3)(d)1. 1. All volunteer information including name, address, and telephone number has been provided to the department by the licensee.

NR 19.73(3)(d)2. 2. The department is notified quarterly, by the licensee, of any changes to the licensee’s list of volunteers and any changes in contact information of their volunteers.

NR 19.73(3)(d)3. 3. Volunteers only provide basic care to species identified on the advanced license.

NR 19.73(3)(d)4. 4. Volunteers only operate at the facility of the licensee and under the direct or indirect supervision of the advanced licensee.

NR 19.73(3)(d)5. 5. Licensees 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.

NR 19.73(3)(e) (e) Subpermittees. Subpermittees may be authorized to assist with the rehabilitation of wildlife in a limited capacity under the authority of an advanced licensee’s license and subject to the restrictions of basic licensees under sub. (2) if all of the following requirements are met:

NR 19.73(3)(e)1. 1. Subpermittees may only admit animals directly from the advanced licensee.

NR 19.73(3)(e)2. 2. No subpermittee may perform euthanasia or advanced medical treatments or procedures.

NR 19.73(3)(e)3. 3. All subpermittee information including name, address, and telephone number has been provided to the department.

NR 19.73(3)(e)4. 4. Advanced licensees notify the department quarterly of any changes to their lists of subpermittees and any changes in contact information of their subpermittees.

NR 19.73(3)(e)5. 5. Subpermittees are listed on all of the advanced licensee’s permits and licenses by the species for which the subpermittees provide rehabilitation care.

NR 19.73(3)(e)6. 6. 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.

NR 19.73(3)(e)7. 7. Advanced licensees accept responsibility for the actions and activities of their subpermittees and shall be responsible for any violations incurred of this subchapter or ch. 169, Stats.

NR 19.73(3)(e)8. 8. 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.

NR 19.73(3)(e)9. 9. Subpermittees operating at locations other than the advanced licensee’s facility submit, to both the advanced licensee and the department, caging reports and pictures of every rehabilitation pen and enclosure at their locations.

NR 19.73(3)(e)10. 10. 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.

NR 19.73 History History: CR 03-029: cr. Register December 2003 No. 576, eff. 1-1-04; CR 08-021: am. (3) (a) (intro.), r. (3) (e) Register November 2008 No. 635, eff. 12-1-08; CR 09-024: renum. (3) (a) 4. to be (3) (a) 3. Register May 2010 No. 653, eff. 6-1-10; CR 15-054: cr. (1) (d), (e), (2) (a) 1m., r. and recr. (2) (d), cr. (2) (e), cr. (3) (a) 1m., 2m., r. and recr. (3) (d), cr. (3) (e) Register July 2018 No. 751, eff. 8-1-18; correction in (3) (e) 6. made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register July 2018 No. 751; CR 19-146: am. (1) (e) 1., (2) (b) 1., (3) (b) 2. Register June 2020 No. 774, eff. 7-1-20.

NR 19.74 NR 19.74 Application.

NR 19.74(1) (1) General. A person desiring to rehabilitate wildlife in Wisconsin shall submit all of the following information required by the department on an application form supplied by the department:

NR 19.74(1)(a) (a) A signed consulting veterinarian agreement from a veterinarian who is willing to consult with the applicant and assist the applicant with care and treatment of wild animals being rehabilitated and who is in compliance with the Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act of 1994.

NR 19.74(1)(b) (b) For basic licenses, a signed sponsorship agreement from an advanced licensee who has agreed to sponsor the basic applicant.

NR 19.74(1)(c) (c) For an advanced license applicant, a signed evaluation form from the advanced sponsor and consulting veterinarian which indicates compliance with s. NR 19.73 (3).

NR 19.74(1)(d) (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 the code of ethics.

NR 19.74(1)(e) (e) Written assurance from the applicant that the facility is in compliance with local ordinances and zoning regulations.

NR 19.74(2) (2) Outstate. 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 satisfy all of the following criteria:

NR 19.74(2)(a) (a) Pass an examination meeting the requirements of s. NR 19.75.

NR 19.74(2)(b) (b) Possess a signed consulting veterinarian agreement from a veterinarian who is willing to consult with the applicant and assist the applicant with care and treatment of wildlife being rehabilitated.