2 CCR 406-14-1400 - POSSESSION

A. Any person may provide immediate transportation for sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife to the Division, a Wildlife Rehabilitator, a Provisional Wildlife Rehabilitator, a DVM (licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine), an animal control agency, or a local law enforcement agency for the purposes of obtaining animal care or treatment if instructed to do so by the individual or agency to whom the wildlife will be delivered.

B. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as authorizing the practice of veterinary medicine as defined in section 12-64-103(10) and regulated by the provisions of article 64 of Title 12 C.R.S.

C. Wildlife possessed under authority of this chapter remain the property of the State and nothing herein shall be construed as granting any ownership interest to a Wildlife Rehabilitator, Provisional Wildlife Rehabilitator or any other person. As owner, the State has the right to require any person having possession of wildlife under authority of this chapter to immediately surrender possession of such wildlife to the Division in the case of violation of these regulations or other applicable law or whenever the Director or his designee determines it is necessary or appropriate for the welfare of such wildlife or for the protection of wildlife resources or the public.

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2 CCR 406-14-1400

39 CR 19, October 10, 2016, effective 11/1/2016