W. Va. Code R. § 64-21-7

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 35, August 30, 2024
Section 64-21-7 - Animals
7.1. Animals are permitted on child care premises.
7.2. Animals and their quarters shall be kept in a clean condition at all times.
7.3. Wild, dangerous, aggressive or obviously ill animals are prohibited.
7.4. Aquariums shall be under the supervision of the child care staff, located in the activity areas and kept out of reach of children.
7.5. Dogs and cats shall be currently vaccinated against rabies, distemper, hepatitis, and leptospirosis.
7.6. In day care centers, the outdoor quartering areas of dogs and cats shall be completely separate from children's outdoor activity areas.
7.7. Indoor animal quarters and litter boxes shall not be located in food preparation, storage, or serving areas.
7.8. Live animals, including birds and turtles, shall be excluded from food preparation, storage and serving areas, and in-use dining areas. This exclusion does not apply to edible fish, crustacea, shellfish, or to fish in aquariums.

W. Va. Code R. § 64-21-7