R657-40-2. Definitions

(1) Terms used in this rule are defined in Section 23-13-2.

(2) In addition:

(a) "Apprentice" means a person listed on a certificate of registration for wildlife rehabilitation who is authorized to rehabilitate wildlife under the direct supervision of a wildlife rehabilitator.

(b) "CFR" means the Code of Federal Regulations;

(c) "Direct Supervision" means to provide personal assistance and instruction to an apprentice for wildlife rehabilitation, including prior approval of treatment and disposition of wildlife undergoing rehabilitation.

(d) "Taxa" means the following classes of wildlife species that have similar requirements for food, habitat, and other ecological or behavioral needs pertinent to wildlife rehabilitation:

(i) amphibians;

(ii) reptiles;

(iii) birds, except raptors;

(iv) raptors;

(v) mammals, except big game and carnivores;

(vi) big game mammals; and

(vii) carnivores.

(e) "Wildlife rehabilitation" means to care for injured, sick, orphaned, or otherwise distressed wildlife for the purpose of returning it to the wild.

(f) "Wildlife rehabilitator" means a person authorized by the division to rehabilitate wildlife.