Section 147.301. Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

Assistant—Individuals appointed by the wildlife rehabilitator to provide food and housing for wildlife being rehabilitated.

Council—The Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Council as appointed by the Director under § 147.311 (relating to Council).

Facilities—Equipment or housing used in, or necessary for, the rehabilitation of wildlife.

RVS—Rabies vector species—All raccoons, skunks, foxes, bats, coyotes, groundhogs and other species designated by the Director.

Wildlife rehabilitation—The treatment and temporary care of injured, diseased and displaced wildlife, and the subsequent release of healthy wildlife to appropriate habitats in the wild.

Wildlife rehabilitator—A person permitted under the applicable law and this subchapter to conduct wildlife rehabilitation.

The provisions of this § 147.301 amended March 8, 2002, effective March 9, 2002, 32 Pa.B. 1307; amended December 19, 2008, effective December 20, 2008, 38 Pa.B. 6928. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (287499).

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The provisions of this § 147.301 amended under the Game and Wildlife Code 34 Pa.C.S. § 2901(b).