§ 147.203. Pens, shelters and enclosures.
(a) Pens, shelters and enclosures must be:
(1) Adequate to contain the wildlife to be enclosed.
(2) Covered and completely surrounded by appropriate materials to confine the species being propagated and exclude surrounding wildlife.
(3) Large enough to provide the comfort and health of species held.
(b) Enclosures containing burrowing or digging wildlife shall be constructed to prevent escape by tunneling.
(c) Wildlife may not be exhibited to, or handled by the public. Private showings are permitted for prospective buyers.
(d) Wildlife which requires protection from the elements shall be provided adequate shelter or dens.
(e) Enclosures for birds not covered on July 1, 1987 are exempt from covering. New construction or rebuilding shall be covered.
Source The provisions of this § 147.203 adopted June 19, 1987, effective July 1, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 2464; amended March 23, 2007, effective March 24, 2007, 37 Pa.B. 1310. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (285095) and (300833).
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