250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-60-00-1.11

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 250-RICR-60-00-1.11 - Application Requirements for All Categories

A. A Special Scientific Collectors Permit to rehabilitate wild animals may only be issued to a person who:

1. Is a resident of Rhode Island or is a non-resident whose wildlife rehabilitation activities occur in Rhode Island or whose facility exists within the State;

2. Is at least eighteen (18) years of age;

3. Submits a complete and accurate written application on forms provided by the Division;

4. Has achieved a grade of eighty percent (80%) or higher on the written examination administered by the Division for respective categories;

5. Has successfully completed the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council's (IWRC) Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation Course, or other course of similar scope and content that has been approved by the Division. Subpermittees and currently licensed veterinarians are exempt from this requirement;

6. Provides a letter from a veterinarian currently licensed in Rhode Island who agrees to provide veterinary services and consultation to the permittee, if the applicant is not a Rhode Island-licensed veterinarian;

7. Submits completed rehabilitation log sheets, on forms provided by or approved by the Division for the previous season activities, where applicable;

8. Provides or has access to a suitable rehabilitation facility, meeting minimum requirements as defined in these Regulations;

9. For migratory birds, provides a copy of the applicants U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service special purpose rehabilitation permit;

10. Provides certification of proof of Tetanus vaccine within the last ten (10) years;

11. Provides certification that no local ordinances prohibit the possession of wildlife for purposes of wildlife rehabilitation and/or that the possession of wildlife for such purposes does not violate any rental or real estate agreement at the property where the activities are to occur;

12. Provides certification that he or she has not been convicted of, or admitted to a violation of any provisions of these Regulations or other wildlife law in this State or had his or her Special Scientific Collector's permit to rehabilitate wildlife revoked or suspended within three (3) years prior to application;

13. Provides certification that all wildlife rehabilitation activities will comply with these Regulations;

14. Provides certification that the permittee will hold the Department harmless for any damage, injuries, or infections to the permittee, sub-permittees, volunteers, or the public caused by any wildlife held, captured, or transported as authorized by and due to activities or actions associated with this permit, to include treatment for and prevention of such, and assumes all liability associated with this permit;

15. Submits payment of a non-refundable permit fee, as prescribed under R.I. Gen. Laws § 20-1-21. Sub-permittees are exempt from the permit fee.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-60-00-1.11

Amended effective 12/26/2018
Amended effective 7/12/2021
Amended effective 8/7/2024