A master wildlife rehabilitator may serve as a sponsor for an apprentice wildlife rehabilitator if the individual: Has held a master class permit for at least 2 years; Has the authority to care for the species the apprentice is seeking a permit to rehabilitate; Agrees to document the apprentice's hours spent doing rehabilitation work; and Agrees to complete a skills check list for the apprentice. A master rehabilitator may not charge a fee to sponsor an apprentice rehabilitator.