Section 147.724. Nuisance wildlife control operator examination

(a) New agents are required to obtain a minimum score of 80% on a supervised written examination approved by the Director.

(b) The examination must cover the following subject matter:

(1) Biology, life history and habits of pertinent wildlife.

(2) Control methods, care and handling and euthanasia.

(3) Laws and regulations.

(4) Diseases and parasites.

(5) Public relations.

(c) New or existing agents seeking certification to control white-tailed deer are required to pass an additional separate examination after passing the basic examination. This examination is subject to the same examination subject matter and minimum score standards under subsections (a) and (b).

(d) New or existing agents applying for certification shall take the required examination within 180 days of final approval of their applications by the Bureau of Wildlife Protection.

(e) New or existing agents are eligible to take each certification examination a maximum of two times each permit year.

The provisions of this § 147.724 amended December 19, 2008, effective December 20, 2008, 38 Pa.B. 6930; amended November 16, 2012, effective November 17, 2012, 42 Pa.B. 7109. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (341045) to (341046).

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The provisions of this § 147.724 amended under section 2102(a) of the Game and Wildlife Code (34 Pa.C.S. § 2102(a)).