Louisiana HB1258 outlines the procedures for handling wildlife seized due to unlawful possession, prioritizing release, rehabilitation, and placement.

Louisiana HB1258 establishes protocols for the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries when dealing with wildlife seized due to unlawful possession. The bill prioritizes the release of clinically healthy wildlife into suitable habitats, followed by rehabilitation with permitted rehabilitators if the wildlife is sick or injured. Placement in licensed facilities is considered next, and euthanasia is only permitted under specific conditions, such as when no other options are viable, the animal is diseased or severely injured, or legal restrictions prohibit release or rehabilitation.

Louisiana HB1258 outlines the procedures for handling wildlife seized due to unlawful possession, prioritizing release, rehabilitation, and placement.

Louisiana HB1258 establishes protocols for the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries when dealing with wildlife seized due to unlawful possession. The bill prioritizes the release of clinically healthy wildlife into suitable habitats, followed by rehabilitation with permitted rehabilitators if the wildlife is sick or injured. Placement in licensed facilities is considered next, and euthanasia is only permitted under specific conditions, such as when no other options are viable, the animal is diseased or severely injured, or legal restrictions prohibit release or rehabilitation.