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58 Pa. Code § 147.729. Exemptions.

§ 147.729. Exemptions.

 (a)  A nuisance wildlife control operator permit will not be required for municipal, State or Federal employees conducting animal control activities if the following conditions are met:

   (1)  The municipal, State or Federal employee has agreed, in writing, to conduct animal control in accordance with this subchapter. However, permit testing and permit possession requirements do not apply.

   (2)  Written request for exemption shall be made to the district wildlife conservation officer on letterhead from the municipal, State or Federal entity. The request must state that the employee is a legitimate employee of the entity, is employed as an animal control officer and that the entity has accepted responsibility for the employee’s training and supervision as it relates to this subchapter.

   (3)  This exemption is valid only if an animal control officer is acting within his scope of duty.

Source

   The provisions of this §  147.729 adopted December 19, 2008, effective December 20, 2008, 38 Pa.B. 6930.



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