(1)(a) A rehabilitator may designate individuals to work as apprentices.
- (b) Apprentices must be 18 years of age or older.
- (2) Each apprentice must be approved by the division and listed on the rehabilitator's certificate of registration.
- (3) The rehabilitator must directly supervise each apprentice while engaging in rehabilitation efforts except as provided in Subsection (4).
(4) An apprentice may, without direct supervision:
- (a) transport wildlife to or from the rehabilitation facility or to a veterinarian;
- (b) release wildlife according to this rule and the rehabilitator's certificate of registration; and
- (c) clean and maintain facilities.
- (5) A supervising rehabilitator is expected to teach the apprentice the skills necessary to effectively rehabilitate wildlife.
KEY: wildlife, standards, rehabilitation
Date of Last Change: October 2, 2023
Notice of Continuation: November 4, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 23A-5-302; 23A-2-305; 23A-5-309