Authority: IC 4-22-2-37.1; IC 14-10-2-4; IC 14-22-2-6

Affected: IC 14-22

Sec. 11.2. "Nonreleasable" means a determination based upon a licensed veterinarian's examination and statement that a wild animal may not be released from an individual holding a wild animal rehabilitation permit under this section because the wild animal:

1. (1) cannot obtain food without assistance in the wild;
2. (2) does not exhibit locomotive skills needed to survive;
3. (3) does not possess adequate vision to find or catch food or to maneuver in a normal manner; or
4. (4) cannot otherwise fend for itself without medical care due to disease or injury.

(Natural Resources Commission; 312 IAC 9-1-11.2; filed Mar 11, 2025, 10:26 a.m.: 20250409-IR-312240385FRA; readopted filed Mar 25, 2025, 9:50 a.m.: 20250423-IR-312240574RFA)