(1) Licensees must:

(a) Care for all animals housed on the premises in a safe and sanitary manner;

(b) Comply with city, county, state, and federal statutes and regulations regarding:

(i) Animal safety;

(ii) Vaccinations; and

(iii) Standard veterinary care;

(c) Verify interactions between children and youth in care and the animals are appropriate and safe; and

(d) Not have any animals on the premises that are dangerous or aggressive to children and youth.

(2) The department has the discretion to limit the type and number of pets and animals in the facility if the department determines there are risks to the child and youth in care.