16 Del. Admin. Code § 4501-7.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 4501-7.0 - Recertification and Revocation

7.1 Recertification will be required every 3 years by applying to the Office of Animal Welfare and may be granted provided that the euthanasia technician is currently employed by a Delaware animal shelter and has not been convicted of any felony offense, crime or infraction involving animal abuse or neglect, or the use, possession, sale, distribution, or traffic of illegal substances within the previous 3 years.

7.2 To apply for recertification, the applicant shall submit to the Office of Animal Welfare a letter signed by their employer that they still meet the criteria listed in subsection 3.3 of these regulations and have remained proficient in giving intravenous and intraperitoneal injections, as well as making a positive determination of death.

7.3 If at any time the euthanasia technician fails to meet the original terms of certification, they are no longer employed by a Delaware animal shelter, or their employer requests revocation, the Office of Animal Welfare shall revoke their certification.

7.4 Any concerns regarding the technical proficiency of euthanasia, the ability to accurately confirm death, professional behavior, or the handling of animals being euthanized of a certified euthanasia technician should be directed to the Office immediately.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 4501-7.0

27 DE Reg. 530( 1/1/2024) (Final)