41:09:18:02.  Wildlife rehabilitator permit required -- Expiration. A rehabilitator may not possess any wildlife species, except migratory birds, for the purpose of rehabilitation without obtaining and complying with the terms and conditions of a valid wildlife rehabilitator's permit issued by the department. A wildlife rehabilitator permit expires on January 31^st. A wildlife rehabilitator permit is not required for a person to provide temporary care of migratory birds for rehabilitation purposes, if the person possesses a valid migratory bird rehabilitation permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

          Source: 39 SDR 33, effective September 5, 2012.

          General Authority: SDCL 41-2-18(1)(2)(3)(20).

          Law Implemented: SDCL 41-2-18(1)(2)(3)(20).