§ 147.243. Sanitation.
(a) Sanitation. Exotic wildlife maintained under this section shall be kept in a sanitary manner.
(b) Water. Clean, fresh water shall be provided daily. Water containers shall be cleaned and disinfected daily.
(c) Food. Food shall be kept in a manner to prevent spoilage or contamination.
(d) Waste. Fecal and food waste shall be removed from cages and dens daily, and disposed of or stored in a manner to prevent noxious odors or attraction of insects or vermin. Hard floors shall be scrubbed and disinfected, at least weekly. Large pens with dirt floors shall be raked every 3 days, and the waste removed.
(e) Drainage and pools. Cages and pens shall be designed to provide adequate drainage of the enclosure. Standing water may not be allowed except in the case of species requiring water for wading, submersing or swimming. Pools provided for exotic wildlife shall be cleaned as often as needed to ensure good water quality.
(f) General requirements. Procedures for sanitation, water disposal and proper disposition of feces and other waste material shall be in compliance with the requirements of local, State or Federal authorities.
Authority The provisions of this § 147.243 issued under the act of June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1225, No. 316) (34 P. S. § § 1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § § 101—2965.
Source The provisions of this § 147.243 adopted June 19, 1987, effective July 1, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 2464.
Cross References This section cited in 58 Pa. Code § 147.262 (relating to restrictions).
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