1. A. A licensee shall maintain written documentation of current immunization against rabies for each ferret, dog, or cat owned by a licensee or staff member that is present on facility premises.

2. B. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member:

   1. 1. Keeps all pet and animal habitats clean;
   2. 2. Prohibits reptiles, such as turtles, iguanas, snakes, and lizards, in the facility;
   3. 3. Prohibits birds in food preparation and eating areas;
   4. 4. Keeps pets and animals clean;
   5. 5. Prohibits pets and animals from endangering an enrolled child, staff member, or other individual on facility premises; and
   6. 6. Keeps birds and animals such as horses, sheep, cattle, and poultry in an enclosure that is not accessible to an enrolled child except as part of an activity.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 31 A.A.R. 2015 (June 27, 2025), effective August 3, 2025 (Supp. 25-2).