Section 147.303. Permit applications

(a) Written application shall be made to the Director through the wildlife conservation officer in charge of the district in which the rehabilitation facilities are to be established.

(b) Each application must include the following:

(1) The name, address, telephone number and date of birth of the applicant.

(2) The location of the proposed facilities, which shall include the address, township or borough, and county.

(3) Related educational background.

(4) Experience and training.

(5) The permit type desired. (Capture and transportation, wildlife rehabilitation or educational use of rehabilitation wildlife).

(6) The type of wildlife. (Mammals, nonraptor avian species, raptors of all species).

(7) The permit class. (Novice or general—wildlife rehabilitation only).

(8) A letter from a sponsoring wildlife rehabilitator. The letter must include the name, address and permit number of the sponsoring wildlife rehabilitator. (Capture and transportation and novice wildlife rehabilitation permits only).

(9) A letter from a sponsoring veterinarian. The letter must include the name and address of the veterinarian who will be assisting and advising the applicant (required for wildlife rehabilitation permit only).

(c) A wildlife rehabilitator whose permit lapses for 2 or more years shall apply as a new applicant.

(d) A wildlife rehabilitator whose permit was recalled shall be ineligible for reapplication for a minimum period of 2 years and shall be required to retest.

The provisions of this § 147.303 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 (287501).

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Authority

The provisions of this 147.303 amended under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § 2901(b).