Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Natural Resources
Title R657 - Wildlife Resources
Rule R657-40 - Wildlife Rehabilitation
Section R657-40-7 - Duration of Care
Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 657-40-7
Current through Bulletin 2024-18, September 15, 2024
(1)
(a) Wildlife, except migratory birds, may not
be held in possession longer than 180 days without written permission from the
division.
(b) Migratory birds may
be held in possession only for the time period allowed by the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service.
(2) Any request to hold wildlife longer than 180 days must be submitted in writing to the division's Wildlife Registration office in Salt Lake City.
(3) The division may require the wildlife rehabilitator to submit a signed, written statement from a licensed veterinarian setting forth the medical reasons why the extension is necessary.
(4)
(a) The division shall notify the
rehabilitator in writing whether the request is granted or denied.
(b) Denial of the request shall include the
reasons for denial and directions on disposal or other disposition of the
animal.
(5) The rehabilitator may retain the wildlife in possession while the division considers the request.
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