Rule 901:1-4-13 | Examinations.
(A) As provided for in division (B)(6) of section 935.05 of the Revised Code and division (B)(5) of section 935.08 of the Revised Code, an applicant for a wildlife shelter permit, a wildlife propagation permit, a restricted snake possession permit, or a restricted snake propagation permit may take a written examination in lieu of proving two years experience in the care of the dangerous wild animals or restricted snakes that are the subject of the application.
(B) Opportunity to take examinations will be provided at such times as determined by the director taking into consideration the number of requests received by the department.
(C) No less than thirty days prior to an examination, the dates will be announced on the department's website and the pending applicants will be informed by electronic mail.
(D) Applicants who fail to pass an examination may apply to be re-tested at the next scheduled examination.
(E) Each examination shall consist of a core examination that will assess the applicant's knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of permit holders specific to the type of permit for which the applicant is applying.
(F) All examinations will contain a species specific section, which will assess that applicants have sufficient knowledge to provide for the proper diet, heath care, exercise needs, and housing of the dangerous wild animals or restricted snakes listed on the permit application.
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