Section R657-40-7 - Duration of Care(1)(a) Wildlife, except migratory birds, may not be held in possession longer than 180 days without written permission from the division.(b) Migratory birds may be held in possession only for the time period allowed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.(2) Any request to hold wildlife longer than 180 days must be submitted in writing to the division's Wildlife Registration office in Salt Lake City.(3) The division may require the wildlife rehabilitator to submit a signed, written statement from a licensed veterinarian setting forth the medical reasons why the extension is necessary.(4)(a) The division shall notify the rehabilitator in writing whether the request is granted or denied.(b) Denial of the request shall include the reasons for denial and directions on disposal or other disposition of the animal.(5) The rehabilitator may retain the wildlife in possession while the division considers the request.Utah Admin. Code R657-40-7