250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-60-00-1.13

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 250-RICR-60-00-1.13 - Facility Requirements

A. All rehabilitation facilities must meet or exceed the IWRC's Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation (2012) Basic Requirements for Housing Wild Animals in Rehabilitation (§ 1.4(D) of this Part).

B. For RVS, in addition to meeting the IWRC Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation (2012) Basic Requirements for Housing Wild Animals in Rehabilitation, all facilities must also meet or exceed the following requirements:

1. Caging, holding, and treatment areas for RVS must be separate from other rehabilitation caging;

2. Rehabilitation of RVS may not take place in areas used for human food preparation or in other living areas in general use by human occupants;

3. All cages must consist of double caging; e.g. a cage within a room or building that can be secured from the public or domestic animals and to prevent escapes, or a cage within a larger cage or perimeter fencing that can be locked and provide adequate separation to prevent contact with humans and other animals and escapes;

4. The RVS cannot come into contact with any other domestic or wild animal;

5. The RVS cannot come into contact with any person outside the cage;

6. There is a means to observe the RVS inside the cage prior to entering or accessing the cage;

7. The cages can be secured to prevent opening by unauthorized people or other animals;

8. A RVS can be safely removed from caging or confinement using appropriate handling equipment and techniques;

9. Caging used for raccoons shall not be used for other species;

10. RVS facilities must be prominently marked: "WARNING: WILDLIFE RABIES ISOLATION AREA: KEEP AWAY."

11. Visual barriers shall be used to prevent or minimize disturbance and reduce habituation.

C. Division staff will conduct an interview and inspection for first-time applicants, other than sub-permittees, or when a permittee makes significant changes or additions to their facilities, to ensure compliance prior to the issuance of a permit.

D. Permittees must notify the Division within thirty (30) days prior to moving or closing their facility.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-60-00-1.13

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