Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 158 - Natural Resources Department
Chapter 6244 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE
WILDLIFE EXHIBITS
Part 6244.2600 - KNOWLEDGE AND BACKGROUND OF CARETAKERS

Subpart 1. Minimum age; knowledge of caring.

The applicant must be at least 18 years of age and shall demonstrate that the applicant or any employee of the applicant who is primarily responsible for the care of the wildlife knows how to care for the involved species properly.

Subp. 2. Visit by licensed veterinarian.

If the applicant or employee does not have such knowledge, the applicant may arrange for a regular semiannual visit to the display and housing facility by a licensed veterinarian who shall certify by mail to the commissioner on forms provided, that to the best of the veterinarian's knowledge, all requirements of the permit are being complied with and that any suggestions that the veterinarian could make to substantially improve the living conditions within the general limits of said permit are being or have been accomplished.

Subp. 3. Amendment to permit.

In the event that the knowledge or background of an employee is deemed by the commissioner to be sufficient to satisfy this requirement for said permit, the applicant shall apply for an amendment to such permit before the termination of the employment of said employee or as soon thereafter as possible, setting forth the qualifications of a new caretaker if neither the permit holder nor another employee has previously been accepted as qualified. If said amendment is not granted by the commissioner, the permit will terminate concurrently with the denial of said amendment or the termination of the employment of the qualified employee, whichever is later.