(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.
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