Relating to wild animal rehabilitation permits

Added a new section defining over a dozen specific terms like 'Applicant', 'In-facility assistant', and 'Non-releasable wildlife' to ensure legal clarity.

Established strict eligibility requirements including a minimum age of 18, West Virginia residency, passing a biology and care exam, and mandatory verification from a licensed veterinarian.

Created a new permit system requiring annual renewal, specific facility standards, and the listing of all in-facility assistants on the permit.

Prohibited public exhibitions of rehabilitated wildlife and banned the practice of charging fees for rehabilitation services (unless the holder is a licensed veterinarian).

Added a ban on importing wildlife from outside West Virginia and transporting rehabilitated animals across state lines.

Replaced the previous vague requirement for 'certification' with a structured process involving formal training and written verification from a veterinarian.

Mandated immediate reporting of unexplained diseases, deaths, or escapes to the Division of Natural Resources.

Defined specific grounds for permit revocation and established criminal penalties for violations, including fines and jail time.

Added certification signatures for House and Senate clerks, Speaker, President, and Governor at the end of the document.

Added effective date language stating the bill is in effect 90 days from passage (July 10, 2025).

Added website navigation links and footer information typical of the legislative website.

Removed page numbers and committee substitute headers that were present in the draft version.