Attachment 3

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DIVISION 44 1

HOLDING, PROPAGATING, PROTECTED WILDLIFE 2

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WILDLIFE REHABILITATION [HOLDING] PERMIT 4

635-044-0200 5

Purpose of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit [Required to Rehabilitate Birds, 6

Mammals, Amphibians or Reptiles] 7

Any person desiring to hold any bird[s], mammal[s], amphibian[s] or reptile[s] for the 8

purpose of wildlife rehabilitation shall [purposes must] first obtain a Wildlife 9

Rehabilitation [Holding] Permit from the Department of Fish and Wildlife. The 10

permittee may capture, transport, temporarily possess, rehabilitate, and (with 11

permission from the local Department district wildlife biologist) release such 12

wildlife. The permittee may euthanize wildlife that are injured, ill, orphaned, 13

restricted, or otherwise not authorized, if that wildlife is specified on the permit. The 14

Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit does not allow the possession of wildlife for public 15

display. 16

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146, 497.298, 497.308, 497.312, 497.318, 17

498.022, 498.029, 498.052, 498.222, 498.242 18

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146, 497.298, 497.308, 497.312, 19

497.318, 498.022, 498.029, 498.052, 498. 222, 498.242 20

Hist.: FWC 7-1983, f. & ef. 2-3-83; DFW 31-2004, f. 4-22-04, cert. ef. 5-1-04 21

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635-044-0205 23

[Rehabilitation Defined] Definition of Terms 24

[For the purpose of this rule, rehabilitation is defined as the restoration of an injured, sick 25

or immature bird, mammal, amphibian, or reptile to a condition whereby: 26

(1) The bird, mammal, amphibian, or reptile is capable of being released into the wild at a 27

location designated by the Department; or 28

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(2) If incapable of survival if released into the wild, be released to an organization, 1

educational institution, museum, or publicly funded zoo, or as determined by the 2

Department.] 3

(1) “Assistant” means someone who conducts wildlife rehabilitation activities in a 4

wildlife rehabilitation facility under the direct supervision of the permittee. 5

(2) "AZA" means the American Zoo and Aquarium Association. 6

(3) "Candidate" means an animal species for which the USFWS has on file 7

sufficient information on biological vulnerability and threats to support a proposal 8

to list as endangered or threatened. 9

(4) "Department" means Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. 10

(5) "DVM" means Oregon licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. 11

(6) "Endangered species" means those species defined in ORS 496.004(6). 12

(7) "Euthanasia" means to humanely kill an animal as per the 2006 American 13

Association of Zoo Veterinarians Guidelines for Euthanasia of Nondomestic 14

Animals. 15

(8) “Home Care” means the facility used by the subpermittee for the care and 16

feeding of neonate avian species (or other species as approved in writing by the local 17

department district wildlife biologist) under the guidance and at the request of the 18

permittee. 19

(9) "Marine mammals" means seals, sea lions, sea otters, and cetaceans (e.g., whales 20

and porpoises). 21

(10) "Migratory bird" means any bird, whatever its origin and whether or not 22

raised in captivity, which belongs to a species listed in U.S. 50CFR§10.13, including 23

any part, nest, or egg of any such bird. Birds listed under OAR 635-057-0000 are 24

not included. 25

(11) "NMFS" means National Marine Fisheries Service. 26

(12) "Non-releasable" means: 27

(a) Individual wildlife that cannot be rehabilitated and returned to the wild with a 28

reasonable potential for survival; 29

(b) Those species classified as prohibited by OAR 635 Division 056; or 30

(c) Those species classified as controlled by OAR 635 Division 56 under rules that do 31

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not allow release into the wild (OAR 635-056-0070). 1

(13) “Permittee” means the person who holds a valid Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit 2

issued by the Department. 3

(14) "Public display" means to place or locate wildlife so that it may be viewed by 4

the public. 5

(15) "Rehabilitation" means the attempted or successful restoration of an injured, 6

sick or immature bird, mammal, amphibian or reptile to a condition whereby it can 7

be returned to the wild. 8

(16) "Sensitive species" means those wildlife species, subspecies, or populations that 9

are facing one or more threats to their populations, habitat quantity or habitat 10

quality or that are subject to a decline in number of sufficient magnitude such that 11

they may become eligible for listing on the state Threatened and Endangered 12

Species List. 13

(17) "Subpermittee" means those persons listed on a wildlife rehabilitation permit 14

as authorized to perform wildlife rehabilitation activities under the supervision 15

(direct or indirect) of a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Subpermittees may include, 16

but are not limited to, veterinarians, falconers, or others assisting the permittee with 17

the rehabilitation of wildlife specifically allowed on the permit. 18

(18) "Threatened species" means those species defined in ORS 496.004(15). 19

(19) "USFWS" means U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 20

(20) For the purpose of these rules, "wildlife" means wild mammals and wild birds, 21

as defined by OAR 635-057-0000, amphibians, reptiles and fish. 22

(21) "Wildlife rehabilitation facility" means the primary location where a licensed 23

wildlife rehabilitator conducts rehabilitation. 24

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496 25

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496 26

Hist.: FWC 7-1983, f. & ef. 2-3-83 27

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635-044-0210 1

Wildlife [Requirements for] Rehabilitation [Holding] Permit Requirements and 2

Conditions 3

(1) A Wildlife Rehabilitation [Holding] Permit[s for game mammals, furbearer,s or 4

raptors] may only be issued to a person[s] who: 5

[(1) An individual must pass the Wildlife Rehabilitation Examination before a permit will 6

be issued.] 7

[(2) Organizations or institutions must have at least one member of their staff that has 8

passed the Department's Rehabilitation Examination before a permit will be issued. Other 9

members may be issued a permit without taking an examination provided they are 10

supervised by the staff member who has a permit.] 11

(a) Resides in Oregon or whose rehabilitation activities occur or facility (or 12

facilities) exist within the state; 13

(b) Is at least 18 years of age at the time of the examination; 14

(c) Has submitted a completed written application form provided by the 15

Department; 16

(d) Possesses either a valid Oregon DVM license or a letter from an Oregon licensed 17

DVM agreeing to act as a medical supervisor and consultant to the person; 18

(e) Has passed the wildlife rehabilitation examination administered by the 19

Department with a score of 80 percent or higher on the general section of the test 20

and each relevant section of interest. Any applicant who fails to pass an examination 21

may retake the examination no earlier than 14 days from the date of the prior 22

examination; 23

(f) Has been approved by the local Department district wildlife biologist or other 24

local Department representative as meeting a need for rehabilitation services in the 25

area and having a good reputation for care of wildlife; 26

(g) Has a rehabilitation facility, or plan for such facility, approved by the local 27

Department district wildlife biologist or other local Department representative as 28

meeting all requirements of these rules; 29

(h) (Upon permit renewal) documents compliance with the Department’s 30

Rehabilitation Continuing Education Standards. 31

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(2) Subpermittees may perform wildlife rehabilitation activities under the 1

supervision (direct or indirect) of a licensed wildlife rehabilitator subject to the 2

following conditions: 3

(a) The permittee must inspect the facilities of the subpermittee prior to the sub-4

permittee receiving wildlife; 5

(b) The permittee must provide the subpermittee any written information, caging, 6

food, veterinary treatment and any other assistance the permittee deems necessary 7

for the care of wildlife in the subpermittee’s possession. The permittee must provide 8

information concerning such assistance to the local Department district biologist 9

upon request; 10

(c) The subpermittee must follow the written protocol, described in paragraph b, 11

provided by the permittee and approved by the Department; 12

(d) The subpermittee must be approved by the local Department district wildlife 13

biologist before receiving wildlife. The name, address, and phone number of the 14

subpermittee must be provided to the Department; 15

(e) All wildlife must be admitted through the permittee’s licensed facility, the 16

subpermittee must not accept any wildlife from any other source; 17

(f) The permittee must accept responsibility for the activities of the subpermittee; 18

(g) The subpermittee must reside and conduct rehabilitation activities within 19

Oregon; 20

(h) The subpermittee shall not perform any rehabilitation activities at their Home 21

Care facility except for the care and feeding of neonate avian species or other 22

wildlife species as approved in writing by the local Department district wildlife 23

biologist. 24

(3) Veterinarians administering immediate medical care for injured wildlife are not 25

required to have a Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit or submit a semi-annual report. 26

Veterinarians that provide care or hold wildlife longer than 48-hours are required 27

to pass the wildlife rehabilitation examination and possess a Wildlife Rehabilitation 28

Permit. 29

(4) The Department reserves the right to deny issuance of a Wildlife Rehabilitation 30

Permit, disapprove a subpermittee(s) and to impose special permit conditions (e.g., 31

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number of species, types of species, subpermittees, etc.) if the applicant or 1

subpermittee is convicted of, or admits to, a violation of a wildlife law or rule or an 2

order or permit issued under the wildlife laws. 3

(5) At least one member of a wildlife rehabilitation facility’s staff must possess a 4

Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit to provide direct on-site supervision to non-5

permitted staff and volunteers. 6

(6) Wildlife Rehabilitation Permits are issued free of charge and expire no more 7

than two years from date of issue. 8

(7) A Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit does not exempt the wildlife rehabilitator from 9

complying with other state, federal, county, and city laws and regulations. 10

(8) A Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit does not authorize the practice of veterinary 11

medicine or the treatment of domestic animals. 12

(9) Permits must be carried on the person or displayed in the facility while 13

performing rehabilitation activities. 14

(10) The Department is not liable for any injuries or damage caused by wildlife held 15

under the authority of a Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit. 16

(11) The Department is not liable for any injuries or damage caused by wildlife to 17

the subpermittees or general public capturing and/or transporting wildlife for 18

rehabilitation purposes. 19

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146, 497.308, 497.312, 497.318, 20

21 635-044-0215 22

Federal [Holding] Rehabilitation Permit 23

In addition to an Oregon Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit, persons possessing this 24

[a Rehabilitation Holding P] permit must also obtain a federal permit for species 25

protected by federal law and provide a current valid copy of the federal permit to the 26

Department. 27

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496 28

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496 29

Hist.: FWC 7-1983, f. & ef. 2-3-83 30

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[635-044-0220 1

Ownership of Birds, Mammals, Amphibians, or Reptiles Held Under Rehabilitation 2

Holding Permits 3

All birds, mammals, amphibians, or reptiles being held under a Rehabilitation 4

Holding Permit remain the property of the State of Oregon and cannot be sold, traded, 5

bartered, exchanged, or intentionally displayed for public exhibit unless authorized by the 6

Director.] 7

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496 8

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496 9

Hist.: FWC 7-1983, f. & ef. 2-3-83 10

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[635-044-0225 13

Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements 14

(1) Records must be maintained on a form provided by the Department for any bird, 15

mammal, amphibian, or reptile held under a Rehabilitation Holding Permit and submitted 16

semi annually to the Department. This record shall include: 17

(a) Name, address and affiliation of person delivering game mammal, furbearer, or 18

raptor to the holder of a Rehabilitation Permit; 19

(b) Type and extent of injury, sickness or other reason why the species needs 20

rehabilitation; 21

(c) Location of where the wildlife was found; 22

(d) Date of receipt; 23

(e) Final disposition (release into wild, given to zoo, museum, euthanized, died, etc.). 24

(2) The permit holder must notify the Department of Fish and Wildlife within 48 25

hours after receiving any game mammal, furbearer, or raptor. 26

(3) Rehabilitation Holding Permits are issued free of charge and will expire as 27

determined by the Director.] 28

29 Stat. Auth.: ORS 496 30

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496 31

Hist.: FWC 7-1983, f. & ef. 2-3-83 32

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[635-044-0230 1

Facilities Subject to Inspection 2

(1) Permit holders shall possess facilities large enough to provide room for exercise 3

of birds, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles and sturdy enough to prevent escape. Food, 4

water and cover shall be provided in sufficient quantity and quality to maintain the 5

species in healthy condition. All species shall be treated in a humane manner and, except 6

for jesses used for holding raptors, cannot be restrained with a chain, rope or similar 7

holding devices. 8

(2) Facilities for care of birds, mammals, amphibians, or reptiles held under a 9

Rehabilitation Holding Permit are subject to inspection at any time by any State Police 10

officer or Department of Fish and Wildlife employee.] 11

12 Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146, 497.298, 497.308, 497.312, 497.318, 13

498.022, 498.029, 498.052, 498. 222, 498.242 14

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146, 497.298, 497.308, 497.312, 15

497.318, 498.022, 498.029, 498.052, 498. 222, 498.242 16

Hist.: FWC 7-1983, f. & ef. 2-3-83; FWC 39-1991, f. & cert. ef. 4-24-91; FWC 69-1996, 17

f. & cert. ef. 12-20-96 18

19 20 21 [635-044-0235 22

Cancellation of Permit 23

Failure to comply with the record keeping, reporting, or other requirements of the 24

Rehabilitation Holding Permit rules is cause to cancel the permit and confiscate the birds, 25

mammals, amphibians and reptiles being held.] 26

27 Stat. Auth.: ORS 496 28

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496 29

Hist.: FWC 7-1983, f. & ef. 2-3-83; FWC 59-1983, f. & ef. 10-19-83 30

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635-044-0240 1

Restricted Species 2

The following categories of wildlife may not be rehabilitated and released under 3

these rules: 4

(1) Nonnative wildlife classified as prohibited or noncontrolled per the wildlife 5

integrity rules (OAR 635-056-0050 & 0060) or classified as controlled and 6

specifically not allowed to be released in the wild (OAR 635-056-0070) shall not be 7

rehabilitated or released into the wild. If these species come into the possession of a 8

permitted rehabilitator, the rehabilitator must humanely euthanize the wildlife. 9

Nonnative wildlife listed as game animals in OAR 635 Division 45 do not apply to 10

these rules. 11

(2) Marine mammals (unless specifically authorized by the Department and NMFS). 12

(3) Coyote ( Canis latrans). 13

(4) Cougar (Felis concolor). If a permitted rehabilitator is provided with a cougar, 14

the rehabilitor must notify the Department immediately and follow the 15

Department’s directions concerning disposal. 16

(5) Black bear (Ursus americanus). If a permitted rehabilitator is provided with a 17

black bear, the rehabilitator must notify the Department immediately and follow the 18

Department’s directions concerning disposal. 19

(6) If a permitted rehabilitator is provided with a deer (Odocoileus hemionus and 0. 20

virginianus), elk (Cervus elaphus), pronghorn (Antilocapra americana), bighorn 21

sheep (Ovis canadensis), or mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus) and the animal is 22

older than young-of-the-year, the rehabilitator must humanely euthanize the animal 23

unless otherwise authorized in writing by local Department district wildlife 24

biologist. The rehabilitator may rehabilitate young-of-the-year deer, elk, pronghorn, 25

bighorn sheep, and mountain goats but only in Department pre-approved facilities 26

and in accordance with Department guidelines. The rehabilitator must notify the 27

local Department district wildlife biologist as soon as possible (no later than 24 28

hours of admittance of any of these species). These species may be housed for up to 29

48 hours while in the process of locating and sending the animal to a pre-approved 30

facility. 31

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(7) Raccoon (Procyon lotor) must be released back to the original location of capture 1

or humanely euthanized, unless otherwise authorized in writing by the local 2

Department district wildlife biologist. 3

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635-044-0245 5

Department Notification 6

(1) State and federal Endangered, Threatened, Candidate or Sensitive species: 7

(a) The holder of a Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit (permittee) must notify a local 8

Department district wildlife biologist within 24 hours of receiving an individual of a 9

state or federally Endangered, Threatened, Candidate or Sensitive species; 10

(b) The permittee must notify a local Department wildlife biologist within 24 hours 11

of the death of an individual of a state or federally Endangered, Threatened, 12

Candidate or Sensitive species in the permittee’s custody or as soon as the permittee 13

determines that an individual of an Endangered, Threatened, Candidate or 14

Sensitive species is not fit to be released into the wild; 15

(c) A permittee may (at the permittee’s discretion) euthanize an individual of an 16

Endangered, Threatened, Candidate or Sensitive species if the permittee determines 17

that the individual is not fit to be released into the wild, but must then report the 18

euthanasia to a local Department wildlife biologist within 24 hours. 19

(2) Wildlife Crimes. A permittee must notify the Oregon State Police immediately of 20

any wildlife admitted with gunshot wounds or other injuries of a suspicious nature. 21

(3) Diseased Wildlife. A permittee must notify the Department veterinarian within 22

24 hours of admitting any wildlife with clinical signs for known or suspected 23

poisoning or infectious disease. Clinical signs involving poisoning or infectious 24

disease may include, but are not limited to, lethargy, incoordination, ataxia, 25

depression, regurgitation, vomiting, or diarrhea. 26

27 635-044-0250 28

Wildlife Importation for Rehabilitation Purposes 29

(1) No person may transport any mammal, upland game bird, amphibian, reptile, 30

fish, invertebrate, or prohibited or controlled species into Oregon for the purpose of 31

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rehabilitation. This is to prevent the import of sub-clinical stages of infectious 1

disease carried by these taxa of wildlife and the importation of non-native invasive 2

species. 3

(2) Importation of injured wildlife into Oregon for rehabilitation purposes is limited 4

to migratory bird species. Importation of migratory birds into Oregon for 5

rehabilitation requires compliance with the Oregon Department of Agriculture’s 6

importation rules. 7

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635-044-0255 9

Disposition of Wildlife 10

(1) Any wildlife, carcasses, or parts of wildlife from Oregon held under a Wildlife 11

Rehabilitation Permit remain the property of the State of Oregon (through the 12

Department) and nothing in these rules may be construed as granting any 13

ownership interest to a wildlife rehabilitator or any other person. Wildlife held 14

under a Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit cannot be sold, traded, bartered, 15

transferred, loaned or exchanged unless otherwise authorized in writing by the local 16

Department district wildlife biologist. 17

(2) To avoid habituation of rehabilitated animals, a holder of a Wildlife 18

Rehabilitation Permit must minimize contact between humans and wildlife 19

undergoing rehabilitation, including at least the following requirements: 20

(a) Human contact must be limited to the rehabilitation facility staff to the extent 21

necessary for adequate rehabilitation care; 22

(b) Wildlife must not be habituated to humans or treated as pets; 23

(c) Wildlife must not be placed in view of the public. However, it is acceptable to 24

make use of a remote video camera; 25

(d) Rehabilitation facilities must be located in areas separate from day to day 26

human and domestic animal activity. Outdoor facilities must have visual barriers 27

separating wildlife, humans and domestic animals; 28

(e) No permittee may possess an imprinted or habituated animal. If the permittee 29

comes into possession of an imprinted or habituated animal, the permittee must 30

either surrender the animal to the Department for placement in an approved facility 31

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or euthanize it, as directed by the Department. 1

(3) A permittee must release rehabilitated wildlife: 2

(a) When the wildlife reaches physical maturity and is capable of self maintenance 3

or has attained adequate recovery from injury or illness; 4

(c) At a time of year appropriate for optimum species survivability; 5

(d) Within suitable habitat close to the point of origin, with prior approval from the 6

local Department district wildlife biologist. 7

(4) Unless otherwise authorized by the local Department district wildlife biologist, a 8

permittee may not hold wildlife for rehabilitation longer than 180 days. If a 9

permittee or the Department determines that an individual is incapable of survival 10

in the wild, the permittee must either euthanize the individual or (if directed by the 11

Department) provide the individual to an AZA-accredited institution, educational 12

organization or institution. 13

(5) If a permittee has possession of wildlife that, after medical attention, is unable to 14

feed, move, or stand to conduct normal life support functions to survive in the wild, 15

the permit must (unless otherwise directed by the Department ) euthanize the 16

wildlife. 17

(6) A permittee must bury or incinerate any wildlife in its possession that has died 18

due to poisoning or infectious disease. As to any other wildlife in its possession that 19

dies, the permittee must dispose of the wildlife by burying, incineration, use as food 20

for other rehabilitated wildlife, or (if appropriate permits have been obtained) 21

retained for educational purposes. Any wildlife chemically euthanized must be 22

buried or incinerated to avoid secondary toxicity by scavenging animals. 23

Notwithstanding these restrictions, the local Department district wildlife biologist 24

may approve in writing the disposal of wildlife carcasses to institutions, museums, 25

licensed rendering facilities, or other persons possessing the appropriate permits. A 26

permittee may retain feathers of migratory birds for use in repair of broken wing 27

and tail feathers (imping) or for educational purposes if authorized by the 28

appropriate permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 29

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635-044-0280 1

Facility Requirements 2

(1) A holder of a Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit (and any subpermittee) must 3

maintain wildlife held for rehabilitation in a humane manner by: 4

(a) Providing a level of care meeting the Minimum Standards set by The 5

International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council/National Wildlife Rehabilitators 6

Association (IWRC/NWRA) in 2000. This is to prevent distress from captivity, 7

injury, sickness, neglect or disease and be used as guidelines for the care and 8

housing of rehabilitated wildlife which, at the minimum, include but is not limited to 9

the following; 10

(A) Appropriate food for each species and water of sufficient quantity and quality to 11

allow for normal growth, healing, or maintenance of body weight shall be provided; 12

(B) Shelter sufficient to protect from adverse elements, protect from predators, to 13

prevent escape, and injury. Any other requirement particular to the survival of the 14

animal shall also be provided; 15

(C) Sufficient space for exercise necessary for the health, rehabilitation and eventual 16

release of the animal shall be provided; 17

(D) Confinement areas shall be cleaned and kept free from excess food or fecal 18

waste or other contaminants which could affect the health of the animal; 19

(E) Wildlife under rehabilitation will be maintained in a separate enclosure from 20

regular human or domestic animal activity. Outdoor facilities must have visual 21

barriers or adequate distance between wildlife and humans and domestic animals to 22

prevent psychological and physical stress or habituation to caregivers; 23

(F) Wildlife may not be restrained with a chain, rope, tape, hobbles or similar 24

holding devices except for jesses used for holding raptors and during procedures 25

required for safe handling. 26

(2) The Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit holder may receive from the Department and 27

possess at the wildlife rehabilitation facility dead wildlife for the purpose of feeding 28

wildlife being rehabilitated. 29

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635-044-0300 1

Facilities Subject to Inspection 2

Facilities for care of birds, mammals, amphibians, or reptiles by the holder of a 3

Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit or by any subpermittee are subject to inspection by 4

any Department of Fish and Wildlife employee or State Police officer. Inspection 5

may take place without warrant or notice, but, unless prompted by emergency or 6

other exigent circumstances, will be limited to regular and usual business hours, 7

including weekends. Nothing in these rules is intended to authorize or allow the 8

warrantless search or inspection of a wildlife rehabilitation or home care facility. 9

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635-044-0305 11

Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements 12

(1) The holder of a Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit and any subpermitee must 13

maintain records for at least three years of rehabilitation activities concerning any 14

bird, mammal, amphibian, or reptile. Such records must include: 15

(a) Name, address and affiliation of person picking up and delivering wildlife for 16

rehabilitation; 17

(b) Wildlife type 18

(A) Species (common name, genus and species) 19

(B) Age (if known) 20

(C) Gender (if known) 21

(c) Type and extent of injury, sickness or other reason why the species needs 22

rehabilitation; 23

(d) Wildlife Collection or Origin Location; 24

(e) Date of receipt of animal; 25

(f) If transferred to subpermittee, name of subpermittee; and 26

(g) Final disposition (release into wild, given to zoo, museum, euthanized, died, etc.), 27

date and location. 28

(2) Each permittee must submit these rehabilitation records semi-annually, by July 29

31 and January 31, to the Department on a form provided by the Department. 30

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635-044-0310 1

Cancellation or non renewal of Permit 2

(1) If a holder of Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit (or subpermittee) violates any 3

requirement of these Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit rules, the Department will 4

revoke (or decline to renew) the permit and confiscate any birds, mammals, 5

amphibians and reptiles being held. 6

(2) If a permittee fails to receive and rehabilitate wildlife for greater than 180 7

consecutive days, the Department will revoke (or decline to renew) the permit. The 8

Department will not revoke the permit if the permittee can provide proof of 9

continuing education or continued work under a licensed wildlife rehabilitator 10

during the time period. In addition, the Department will consider extenuating 11

circumstances on a case by case basis if presented to the Department in writing 12

within 10 days following notification of permit revocation. If the Department 13

revokes or declines to renew a permit under this subsection, a permittee who seeks 14

renewal of the permit must comply with all requirements and conditions in 635-044-15

0210 including, but not limited to, retaking the test and passing facility inspection. 16

(3) The Department will revoke or decline to renew a Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit 17

if the permittee or subpermittee is convicted of, or admits to a violation of, any 18

wildlife law, or any rule, order or permit issued under the wildlife laws. Upon 19

revocation or non-renewal, the Department will confiscate any birds, mammals, 20

amphibians and reptiles being held. 21

(4) A permittee may appeal revocation or non-renewal of a permit through a 22

contested case hearing. The request for a contested case hearing on a proposed 23

revocation must be received by the Department within 21 days after service of 24

notice (90 days for emergency revocations). The request for hearing on a proposed 25

non-renewal must be received by the Department within 60 days of notice. Final 26

Orders in contested case hearings will be issued by the Director. 27

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DIVISION 56 2

IMPORTATION, POSSESSION, CONFINEMENT, TRANSPORTATION 3

AND SALE OF NONNATIVE WILDLIFE 4

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635-056-0050 6

Prohibited Species 7

(1) Except as otherwise provided in these rules or other rules of the commission, live 8

wildlife listed below may not be imported, possessed, sold, purchased, exchanged or 9

transported in the state: 10

(a) Prohibited Mammals: Common Name -- Family -- Genus/species: 11

(A) Order Didelphimorphia Virginia opossum -- Didelphidae -- Didelphis virginiana. 12

(B) Order Dasyuromorphia 13

(i) Broad-footed marsupial mice -- Dasyuridae -- Antechinus All species and hybrids; 14

(ii) Brush-tailed marsupial mice -- Dasyuridae -- Phascogale All species and hybrids; 15

(iii) Dunnant -- Dasyuridae -- Sminthopsis All species and hybrids. 16

(C) Order Diprotodontia 17

(i) Common brushtail -- Phalangeridae -- Trichosurus vulpecula; 18

(ii) Common ringtail -- Pseudocheiridae -- Pseudocheirus peregrinus. 19

(D) Order Cingulata Nine-banded armadillo -- Dasypodidae -- Dasypus 20

novemcinctus. 21

(E) Order Erinaceomorpha Eurasian hedgehogs -- Erinaceidae -- Erinaceus 22

europaeus, E. concolor, E. amurensis. 23

(F) Order Chiroptera Bats -- All families except Pteropodidae -- All species and 24

hybrids. 25

(G) Order Carnivora 26

(i) Wild canids -- Canidae -- All native species. However, fox (Vulpes vulpes and 27

Urocyon cinereoargenteus) are exempt from this prohibitition if when part of a 28

commercial fur farming operation or for wildlife rehabilitation purposes by a licensed 29

wildlife rehabilitator; 30

(ii) Mongooses -- Herpestidae -- All species and hybrids; 31

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(iii) Civets and Genets -- Viverridae -- All species and hybrids (except Arctictis 1

binturong). 2

(H) Order Artiodactyla 3

(i) Sheep, Goats, Chamois, Tahr -- Bovidae -- Subfamily Caprinae; All species and 4

hybrids except: 5

(I) Capra hircus; 6

(II) Ovis aries; 7

(III) hybrids of Ovis aries with O. a. orientalis; hybrids of O. aries with Ammotragus 8

lervia; and hybrids of O. aries with Pseudois nayaur; 9

(ii) Wildebeest -- Bovidae -- Connochaetes All species and hybrids; 10

(iii) Central Asian gazelles -- Bovidae -- Procapra All species and hybrids; 11

(iv) Wild boar -- Suidae -- Sus scrofa (except Sus scrofa domesticus). 12

(I) Order Rodentia 13

(i) Argentine Plains viscacha -- Chinchillidae -- Lagostomus maximus; 14

(ii) Chinese jumping mouse -- Dipodidae -- Eozapus setchuanus; 15

(iii) Desert jerboas -- Dipodidae -- Jaculus All species and hybrids; 16

(iv) Kangaroo rats -- Heteromyidae -- Dipodomys All nonnative species except D. 17

deserti and D. spectabilis; 18

(v) Pale kangaroo mouse -- Heteromyidae -- Microdipodops pallidus; 19

(vi) Pocket mice -- Heteromyidae -- Perognathus All nonnative species and hybrids; 20

(vii) Capybara -- Hydrochaeridae -- Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris; 21

(viii) Old world porcupines -- Hystricidae -- Hystrix africaeaustralis, H. cristata, and 22

H. indica; 23

(ix) Mouselike hamster -- Muridae -- Calomyscus All species and hybrids; 24

(x) Ratlike hamsters -- Muridae -- Cricetulus All species and hybrids; 25

(xi) Bushy-tailed jird -- Muridae -- Sekeetamys calurus; 26

(xii) Nutria (Coypu) -- Myocastoridae -- Myocastor coypus; 27

(xiii) Fat dormouse -- Myoxidae -- Glis glis; 28

(xiv) Hazel dormouse -- Myoxidae -- Muscardinus avellanarius; 29

(xv) Antelope ground squirrels -- Sciuridae -- Ammospermophilus All nonnative 30

species and hybrids except A. harrisii; 31

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(xvi) Tricolored squirrels -- Sciuridae -- Callosciurus All species and hybrids except 1

C. prevostii; 2

(xvii) Prairie dogs -- Sciuridae -- Cynomys All species and hybrids; 3

(xviii) Southern flying squirrel -- Sciuridae -- Glaucomys volans; 4

(xix) Marmots -- Sciuridae -- Marmota All nonnative species and hybrids; 5

(xx) Giant flying squirrel -- Sciuridae -- Petaurista All species and hybrids; 6

(xxi) Eastern gray squirrel -- Sciuridae -- Sciurus carolinensis; 7

(xxii) Eastern Fox squirrel -- Sciuridae -- Sciurus niger; 8

(xxiii) Eurasian red squirrel -- Sciuridae -- Sciurus vulgaris; 9

(xxiv) Ground squirrels -- Sciuridae -- Spermophilus All nonnative species and 10

hybrids except S. adocetus, S. annulatus, S. atricapillus, S. madrensis, S. mexicanus, S. 11

mohavensis, S. perotensis, and S. tereticaudus; 12

(xxv) Chipmunks -- Sciuridae -- Tamias All nonnative species and hybrids. 13

(xxvi) African ground squirrels -- Sciuridae -- Xerus All species and hybrids; 14

(J) Order Lagomorpha 15

(i) Hares and Jackrabbits -- Leporidae -- Lepus All nonnative species and hybrids; 16

(ii) Cottontails -- Leporidae -- Sylvilagus All nonnative species and hybrids. 17

(b) Prohibited Birds: Common Name -- Family -- Genus/species: 18

(A) Order Anseriformes Egyptian Goose -- Anatidae – Alopochen aegyptiaca. 19

(B) Order Charadriiformes Spotted thick-knee -- Burhinidae -- Burhinus capensis. 20

(C) Order Coraciiformes 21

(i) Malachite kingfisher -- Alcedinidae -- Alcedo cristata; 22

(ii) Laughing kookaburra -- Alcedinidae -- Dacelo novaeguineae. 23

(D) Order Passeriformes 24

(i) Yellowhammer -- Emberizidae -- Emberiza citrinella; 25

(ii) European greenfinch -- Fringillidae -- Carduelis chloris; 26

(iii) Chaffinch -- Fringillidae -- Fringilla coelobs. 27

(c) Prohibited Amphibians: Common Name -- Family -- Genus/species: 28

(A) Order Caudata 29

(i) Tiger salamander -- Ambystomatidae -- Ambystoma tigrinum All nonnative sub-30

species; 31

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(ii) Amphiumas -- Amphiumidae -- All species and hybrids; 1

(iii) Giant salamanders and Hellbenders -- Cryptobranchidae -- All species and 2

hybrids; 3

(iv) American giant salamanders -- Dicamptodontidae -- All nonnative species and 4

hybrids; 5

(v) Asian salamanders -- Hynobiidae -- Ranodon All species and hybrids; 6

(vi) Shovel-nosed salamander -- Plethodontidae -- Leurognathus marmoratus; 7

(vii) Waterdogs -- Proteidae -- Necturus All species and hybrids; 8

(viii) Firebelly newts -- Salamandridae -- Cynops All species and hybrids; 9

(ix) European Mountain or Brook salamanders -- Salamandridae -- Euproctus All 10

species and hybrids; 11

(x) Caucasus or Spine-tailed salamanders -- Salamandridae -- Mertensiella All 12

species and hybrids; 13

(xi) Red-spotted or Eastern newt -- Salamandridae -- Notophthalmus viridescens; 14

(xii) Chinese newts -- Salamandridae -- Pachytriton All species and hybrids; 15

(xiii) Warty newts -- Salamandridae -- Paramesotriton All species and hybrids; 16

(xiv) Ribbed newts -- Salamandridae -- Pleurodeles All species and hybrids; 17

(xv) Fire salamanders -- Salamandridae -- Salamandra All species and hybrids; 18

(xvi) Roughskin newts -- Salamandridae -- Taricha rivularis and T. torosa; 19

(xvii) Alpine newts -- Salamandridae -- Triturus All species and hybrids; 20

(xviii) Crocodile newts -- Salamandridae -- Tylotriton All species and hybrids; 21

(xix) Sirens -- Sirenidae -- All species and hybrids. 22

(B) Order Anura 23

(i) Fire-bellied toads -- Bombinatoridae -- Bombina All species and hybrids; 24

(ii) True toads -- Bufonidae -- Bufo All nonnative species and hybrids except Bufo 25

marinus; 26

(iii) Midwife toads -- Discoglossidae -- Alytes All species and hybrids; 27

(iv) Painted frogs -- Discoglossidae -- Discoglossus All species and hybrids; 28

(v) Cricket frog -- Hylidae -- Acris All species and hybrids; 29

(vi) European tree frog -- Hylidae -- Hyla arborea; 30

(vii) Cope’s gray tree frog -- Hylidae -- Hyla chrysoscelis; 31

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(viii) Green tree frog -- Hylidae -- Hyla cinerea; 1

(ix) Mediterranean tree frog -- Hylidae -- Hyla meridionalis; 2

(x) Gray tree frog -- Hylidae -- Hyla versicolor; 3

(xi) Chorus frog -- Hylidae -- Pseudacris All nonnative species and hybrids; 4

(xii) Australian froglets -- Myobatrachidae -- Crinia All species and hybrids; 5

(xiii) Australian swamp frogs — Myobatrachidae — Limnodynastes All species and 6

hybrids; 7

(xiv) Barred frogs -- Myobatrachidae -- Mixophyes All species and hybrids; 8

(xv) Spadefoot toads -- Pelobatidae -- All nonnative species and hybrids; 9

(xvi) African clawed frog -- Pipidae -- Xenopus All species and hybrids; 10

(xvii) African bull frog -- Ranidae -- Pyxicephalus All species and hybrids; 11

(xviii) Siberian frog -- Ranidae -- Rana altaica; 12

(xix) Khabarovsk frog -- Ranidae -- Rana amurensis; 13

(xx) Crawfish frog -- Ranidae -- Rana areolata; 14

(xxi) Swedish swamp frog -- Ranidae -- Rana arvalis; 15

(xxii) Asian frog -- Ranidae -- Rana asiatica; 16

(xxiii) Rio Grande leopard frog -- Ranidae -- Rana berlandieri; 17

(xxiv) Plains leopard frog -- Ranidae -- Rana blairi; 18

(xxv) Caucasus frog -- Ranidae -- Rana camerani; 19

(xxvi) Inkiapo frog -- Ranidae -- Rana chensinensis; 20

(xxvii) Toudaohe frog -- Ranidae -- Rana chevronta; 21

(xxviii) Green frog -- Ranidae -- Rana clamitans; 22

(xxix) Spring frog -- Ranidae -- Rana dalmatina; 23

(xxx) Dybowski’s frog -- Ranidae -- Rana dybowskii; 24

(xxxi) Stream frog -- Ranidae -- Rana graeca; 25

(xxxii) Pig frog -- Ranidae -- Rana grylio; 26

(xxxiii) River frog -- Ranidae -- Rana heckscheri; 27

(xxxiv) Turkish frog -- Ranidae -- Rana holtzi; 28

(xxxv) Iberian frog -- Ranidae -- Rana iberica; 29

(xxxvi) Agile frog -- Ranidae -- Rana japonica; 30

(xxxvii) Italian agile frog -- Ranidae -- Rana latastei; 31

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(xxxviii) Kokarit or Taipa frog -- Ranidae -- Rana longicrus; 1

(xxxix) Brusa frog -- Ranidae -- Rana macrocnemis; 2

(xl) Nikko frog -- Ranidae -- Rana ornativentris; 3

(xli) Pickeral frog -- Ranidae -- Rana palustris; 4

(xlii) Mink frog -- Ranidae -- Rana septentrionalis; 5

(xliii) Wood frog -- Ranidae -- Rana sylvatica; 6

(xliv) Tago frog -- Ranidae -- Rana tagoe; 7

(xlv) European common frog -- Ranidae -- Rana temporaria; 8

(xlvi) Tsushima frog -- Ranidae -- Rana tsushimensis; 9

(xlvi) Carpenter frog -- Ranidae -- Rana virgatipes. 10

(d) Prohibited Reptiles: Common Name -- Family -- Genus/species: 11

(A) Order Testudines 12

(i) Snapping turtle -- Chelydridae -- All species and hybrids; 13

(ii) Chinese pond turtle -- Emydidae -- Chinemys All species and hybrids; 14

(iii) Pond turtle -- Emydidae -- Clemmys All nonnative species; 15

(iv) Painted turtle -- Emydidae -- Chrysemys All nonnative sub-species; 16

(v) European pond turtle -- Emydidae -- Emys orbicularis; 17

(vi) Blanding’s turtle -- Emydidae -- Emydoidea blandingii; 18

(vii) Map turtle -- Emydidae -- Graptemys All species and hybrids; 19

(viii) Asian pond turtle -- Emydidae -- Mauremys All species and hybrids; 20

(ix) Pond slider -- Emydidae -- Pseudemys and Trachemys All species and hybrids; 21

(x) Common musk turtle -- Kinosternidae -- Kinosternon odoratum; 22

(xi) Common mud turtle -- Kinosternidae -- Kinosternon subrubrum; 23

(xii) North American soft shell -- Trionychidae -- Apalone All species and hybrids; 24

(xiii) African soft shell -- Trionychidae -- Trionyx triunguis. 25

(B) Order Squamata (Suborder Lacertilia) 26

(i) Slow worm -- Anguidae -- Anguis fragilis; 27

(ii) Sand lizard -- Lacertidae -- Lacerta agilis; 28

(iii) Jewelled Lizard -- Lacertidae -- Lacerta lepida; 29

(iv) Iberian Mountain Lizard -- Lacertidae -- Lacerta monticola; 30

(v) Meadow Lizard -- Lacertidae -- Lacerta praticola; 31

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(vi) Iberian Emerald Lizard -- Lacertidae -- Lacerta schreiberi; 1

(vii) Balkan Emerald Lizard -- Lacertidae -- Lacerta trilineata; 2

(viii) Emerald Lizard -- Lacertidae -- Lacerta viridis; 3

(ix) Viviparous Lizard -- Lacertidae -- Lacerta vivipara; 4

(x) Erhard’s Wall Lizard -- Lacertidae -- Podarcis erhardi; 5

(xi) Iberian Wall Lizard -- Lacertidae -- Podarcis hispanica; 6

(xii) Common Wall Lizard -- Lacertidae -- Podarcis muralis; 7

(xiii) Crocodile lizard -- Xenosauridae -- Shinisaurus crocodilurus. 8

(C) Order Squamata (Suborder Serpentes) 9

(i) Brown tree snake -- Colubridae -- Boiga irregularis; 10

(ii) Black-necked spitting cobra -- Elapidae -- Naja nigricollis; 11

(iii) Cape cobra -- Elapidae -- Naja nivea; 12

(iv) Copperheads and cottonmouths -- Viperidae -- Agkistrodon All species and 13

hybrids; 14

(v) Puff adders -- Viperidae -- Bitis All species and hybrids except Bitis gabonica and 15

B. nasicornis; 16

(vi) Lanceheads -- Viperidae -- Bothrops All species and hybrids; 17

(vii) Palm pit vipers -- Viperidae -- Bothriechis All species and hybrids; 18

(viii) Rattlesnakes -- Viperidae -- All nonnative species and hybrids except Crotalus 19

aquilus, C. basiliscus, C. durissus, C. intermedius, C. polystictus, C. pusillus, C. 20

tortugensis, C. triseriatus, C. unicolor, and C. vegrandis; 21

(ix) Mid-east vipers -- Viperidae -- Daboia All species and hybrids; 22

(x) Pygmy rattlesnake -- Viperidae -- Sistrurus catenatus; 23

(xi) Asian pit vipers -- Viperidae -- Trimeresurus All species and hybrids; 24

(xii) Wagler’s palm viper -- Viperidae -- Tropidolaemus wagleri; 25

(xiii) Sand vipers -- Viperidae -- Vipera All species and hybrids. 26

(e) Prohibited Fish: Common Name -- Family -- Genus/species: 27

(A) Order Amiiformes Bowfin -- Amiidae -- Amia calva. 28

(B) Order Cypriniformes 29

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(i) Piranha or Caribe -- Characidae subfamily Serrasalminae commonly known as 1

caribe or piranha – All species and hybrids except carnivorous species of Pygocentrus, 2

Serrasalmus or Pristobrycon pursuant to ORS 498.242; 3

(ii) Walking catfish (ORS 498.242) -- Clariidae -- All species and hybrids; 4

(iii) Oriental weatherfish -- Cobitidae -- Misgurnus anguillicaudatus; 5

(iv) Ide -- Cyprinidae -- Leuciscus idus; 6

(v) Rudd -- Cyprinidae -- Scardinius erythropthalmus. 7

(C) Order Lepisosteiformes 8

(i) Gar -- Lepisosteidae -- All species and hybrids. 9

(D) Order Perciformes 10

(i) Snakehead -- Channidae -- Channa All species and hybrids; 11

(ii) Round Goby -- Gobiidae -- Neogobius melanostomus; 12

(iii) Ruffe -- Percidae -- Gymnocephalus cernuus; 13

(iv) Zander or Pike-perch -- Percidae -- Sander lucioperca. 14

(E) Order Salmoniformes Pikes, Pickerel, Muskellunge -- Esocidae -- All species and 15

hybrids. 16

(f) Prohibited Mollusks Common Name -- Family -- Genus/species: 17

(A) Order Bivalvia 18

(i) Asian clam -- Corbiculidae -- All species; 19

(ii) Zebra mussel, Quagga mussel -- Dreissenidae -- All species. 20

(B) Order Neogastropoda Japanese oyster drill -- Muricidae -- Ceratostoma 21

inornatum. 22

(C) Order Architaenioglosso 23

(i) Chinese mystery snail -- Viviparidae – Cipangopaludina chinensis 24

(ii) Japanese mystery snail -- Viviparidae -- Cipangopaludina japonica 25

(g) Prohibited Crustaceans Common Name -- Family -- Genus/species: 26

(A) Order Decapoda 27

(i) Chinese mitten crab -- Grapsidae -- Eriocheir All species; 28

(ii) Blue crab -- Portunidae -- Callinectes sapidus; 29

(iii) Crayfish -- Cambaridae -- All species. 30

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(2) The department may issue a permit for the importation, possession, sale, purchase, 1

exchange or intrastate transportation of prohibited species and those species not yet 2

classified if the department finds that the following standards have been met: 3

(a) The facility is constructed to minimize escape of prohibited species; 4

(b) There are adequate security and safety programs and procedures which minimize 5

the possibility of escape; 6

(c) There is adequate record keeping to aid in tracking of confined animals or 7

recovery of escaped animals; 8

(d) There are adequate procedures, equipment and trained staff to maximize capture 9

of escaped animals; 10

(e) Adequate veterinary care is provided to identify and minimize the spread of 11

diseases; and 12

(f) The applicant has a good reputation for care of animals and compliance with the 13

wildlife laws. 14

(g) Using forms provided by the department, persons or entities may apply for a 15

permit under subsection (2) as follows: 16

(A) Facilities accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA). 17

Because the department finds that the current AZA accreditation process holds these 18

facilities to standards equivalent to those in subsection (2), AZA accreditation shall be 19

evidence that the department’s standards for importation, possession, sale, purchase, 20

exchange or intrastate transportation of prohibited species are met. To obtain a permit for 21

these activities, AZA accredited facilities shall submit a completed application form and 22

proof of accreditation. 23

(B) Universities and colleges. To obtain a permit, universities and colleges shall 24

submit: 25

(i) A completed application form; 26

(ii) A written description of escape avoidance procedures and facilities; and 27

(iii) Identification of the time period(s) during which prohibited species will be held. 28

(C) Others. To apply for a permit, persons and entities other than universities, 29

colleges and AZA accredited facilities shall submit: 30

(i) A completed application form; and 31

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(ii) A completed Prohibited Species Questionnaire. 1

(h) Satisfactory facilities inspections may be required prior to issuance of any permit. 2

[(3) The prohibitions imposed above regarding possession of Virginia opossum, 3

nutria, Eastern gray squirrel, fox squirrel, and Eastern cottontail rabbit do not apply to 4

licensed wildlife rehabilitators conducting wildlife rehabilitation in compliance with 5

Department rules. Release of these species by licensed wildlife rehabilitators shall occur 6

at a location designated by the Department.] 7

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Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146, 497.298, 497.308, 497.312, 497.318,

498.022, 498.029, 498.052, 498.222 & 498.242

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146, 497.298, 497.308, 497.312,

497.318, 498.022, 498.029, 498.052, 498.222 & 498.242

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Controlled Species 2

At the time the commission categorizes a species, subspecies or hybrid as Controlled, 3

it shall also establish the controls necessary to protect native wildlife. 4

(1) Controlled Mammals 5

(2) Controlled Birds 6

(a) Mute swans (Cygnus olor): The possession, transport, sale, purchase, exchange 7

and offer to sell, purchase or exchange is allowed provided that all males are neutered 8

and all individuals are surgically pinioned. Importation of any mute swan is prohibited. 9

(b) Hawks and falcons (families Falconidae and Accipitridae): The capture, 10

possession, propagation, transportation, release, sale, purchase, exchange and disposition 11

of falcons is allowed only as per the requirements of OAR 635 Division 44 (Holding, 12

Propagating Protected Wildlife) and OAR 635 Division 55 (Falconry Licenses, Permits 13

and Requirements). 14

(c) Game birds[:] (Anatidae, Columbidae, Tetranidae, Phasianidae, Meleagrididae, 15

Scolopacidae, Gruidae, Rallidae)[.]: The possession, propagation, sale, purchase and 16

exchange of game birds is allowed only as per the requirements of OAR 635 division 44 17

(Holding, Propagating Protected Wildlife). 18

(d) Unless authorized by the Department, European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) or 19

House [S]sparrows (Passer domesticus) may not be imported into Oregon or released into 20

the wild. However, viable eggs, nestlings, fledglings, or adults may be captured from the 21

wild, possessed, bought or sold for any other purpose (including damage control 22

[, wildlife rehabilitation] or research). [Except for wildlife rehabilitation,] [n]No permit is 23

required for such capture and possession. [Release of these species by licensed wildlife 24

rehabilitators shall occur at a location designated by the Department.] 25

(3) Controlled Amphibians 26

(a) Bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana) including viable eggs, hatchlings, tadpoles, juveniles 27

and adults: No person may import, purchase, sell, barter or exchange, or offer to import, 28

purchase, sell, barter or exchange live bull frogs. Individual bullfrogs may be collected 29

from the wild and held indoors in an escape proof aquarium as per OAR 635-044-0035. 30

Release is prohibited unless the person first obtains a permit from the Director. 31

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(4) Controlled Reptiles 1

(a) Order Crocodylia (Crocodiles, Alligators and Gavials) are considered exotic 2

animals pursuant to ORS 609.305. Therefore, the keeping, breeding and sale of such 3

animals is regulated by ORS 609.205 through 609.355 and OAR 603-011-0705 and 603-4

011-0706. Those statutes and rules govern the authority of local governments and the 5

Department of Agriculture over those activities concerning these animals. However, the 6

Fish and Wildlife Commission retains authority to regulate release and transport of these 7

animals, and their management if they are released or escape into the wild. It is unlawful 8

to release any member of the order Crocodylia. 9

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Stat. Auth.: 496.012, 496.138, 496.146, 497.298, 497.308, 497.312, 497.318, 498.022, 11

498.029, 498.052, 498.222, 498.242 12

Stats. Implemented: 496.012, 496.138, 496.146, 497.298, 497.308, 497.312, 497.318, 13

498.022, 498.029, 498.052, 498.222, 498.242 14

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