- (1) A certified ONB program must have and follow policies that describe how to safely encounter wildlife. These policies must identify potentially dangerous wildlife in the ONB program area or location and how children and ONB program staff should appropriately respond to both wildlife and potentially dangerous wildlife.
(2) A certified ONB program must supervise children and immediately respond when potentially dangerous wildlife is seen or heard, or other signs are discovered or noticed.
(3) A certified ONB program must be in contact with local rangers, park officials, or other emergency response agencies if dangerous wildlife is in the area and follow all state and national agency protocols and requirements.
(4) A certified ONB program must relocate to an approved alternate location or temporarily close while dangerous wildlife is in the area, unless the certified ONB program can ensure the safety of children in care.
(5) A certified ONB program must manage property and dispose of waste to prevent attracting wildlife.
(6) A certified ONB program must conduct encountering wildlife drills with children.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 329A.260
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 329A.280
History
DELC 2-2025, adopt filed 03/26/2025, effective 07/01/2025