3 Del. Admin. Code § 906-3.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024

Section 906-3.0 - Invasive Animal Species

3.1 The Department and State Veterinarian oversee exotic animal species in the State of Delaware and have the authority to determine whether an exotic animal species is invasive. This will occur through the promulgation of regulations by the department. If an animal species is determined to be invasive, the sale, trade, breeding, import, barter, gifting, release into the wild, and auction of the animal species is prohibited.

3.2 The State Veterinarian may determine that an animal species is invasive based on the potential of the animal species to become feral, and if that animal species is not native to or generally found in the State of Delaware and is at-large.

3.3 The Department will not issue a permit to possess, breed, sell, or exhibit an animal species that is determined to be invasive.

3.4 The State Veterinarian or the Department will issue a public notice indicating that an animal species is determined to be invasive. An owner or caretaker that possesses, breeds, sells, or exhibits an animal species, determined to be invasive, prior to the date of the public notice is required to:

3.4.1 Tag the animal with a visible form of identification and register the device with the Department.

3.4.2 Cease breeding or other activity that increases the count of the animal species that is determined to be invasive.

3.4.3 Provide adequate housing and secure fencing such that the invasive animal species cannot escape.

3.4.4 Report within 12 hours to the Department in-person or by telephone if the animal is at-large.

3.4.5 House male and female animals, capable of reproducing, separately to ensure that breeding does not occur.

3.4.6 Obtain an Invasive Animal Permit from the Department.

3.4.7 Allow the Department, State Veterinarian, or duly authorized agent access to the premises where the animal species is being held to assess compliance with these Rules and Regulations, and to examine the welfare of the animal species in the event of or threat of a contagious or infectious disease.

3 Del. Admin. Code § 906-3.0

26 DE Reg. 1051 (6/1/2023) (final)