D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 19, r. 19-1570

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 37, September 13, 2024

Rule 19-1570 - WILDLIFE PROTECTION: WILDLIFE CONTROL OPERATOR LICENSING AND FEES

1570.1

Except in accordance with § 1560, no person shall engage in wildlife control without a license from the Department of Energy and Environment (Department).

1570.2

To obtain a wildlife control operator license, an applicant shall:

(a) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age;

(b) Certify that he or she has not been convicted of an offense involving wildlife or animal cruelty within the previous ten (10) years;

(c) Complete a wildlife control operator training class approved or administered by the Department;

(d) Pass an examination approved by or administered by the Department, with a score of no less than eighty percent (80%) correct responses;

(e) Provide proof of employment with a wildlife control services provider registered by the Department under § 1571 below;

(f) Present a valid District or state-issued ID; and

(g) Pay a fee in the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00).

1570.3

The written examination shall include the following topics:

(a) Animal life cycles;

(b) Wildlife control methods and best practices;

(c) Human health and safety issues; and

(d) Laws and regulations pertaining to wildlife in the District of Columbia.

1570.4

If an applicant fails to pass the examination, he or she shall:

(a) Wait ten (10) business days before making another attempt; and

(b) Not take the examination more than three (3) times in a calendar year.

1570.5

A wildlife control operator license shall not be transferable.

1570.6

A wildlife control operator shall be in possession of the license while engaging in activities authorized by the license, and it shall be made available for inspection when requested by the Department.

1570.7

A wildlife control operator license shall be renewed every two years, with payment of a fifty dollar ($50.00) fee.

1570.8

It is the responsibility of the operator to initiate any license renewal by submitting a renewal application to the Department at least thirty (30) days before the expiration date on his or her license.

1570.9

The wildlife control operator has up to thirty (30) days after the expiration of his or her license to submit a renewal application. A twenty-five dollar ($25.00) late fee will be assessed in addition to the renewal fees.

1570.10

If a license has been expired for more than thirty (30) days, the wildlife control operator shall be subject to applicable penalties for operating without a license.

1570.11

If a license has been expired for more than one (1) year, the wildlife control operator shall submit a new application pursuant to § 1570.2.

1570.12

A wildlife control operator shall perform wildlife control activities in accordance with §§ 1570 through 1579 and any terms or conditions in the license.

1570.13

A wildlife control operator shall perform wildlife control activities only for the species designated by the license.

1570.14

A wildlife control operator shall notify the Department within ten (10) business days of any changes to the information in his or her license.

1570.15

A wildlife control operator must comply with all federal and District laws, including those that apply to Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) and threatened or endangered species.

1570.16

Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit owners of private property from taking action to protect their property or person in compliance with § 1560.2.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 19, r. 19-1570

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 6084 (4/22/2016)