Before issuance of a permit allowing the rehabilitation of wildlife, a department representative shall inspect the applicant's facilities for rehabilitating wildlife. The facilities and equipment shall comply with the Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation compiled by the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association and International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council. A permitted wildlife rehabilitator shall allow any department representative to enter the rehabilitation facilities during normal hours of operation for the purpose of inspecting the facilities, logs, and wildlife held in the facilities to assure compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
S.D. Admin. R. 41:09:18:05
General Authority: SDCL 41-2-18(1)(2)(3).
Law Implemented: SDCL 41-2-18(1)(2)(3).
Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation, National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association and International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council.