16 Del. Admin. Code § 4502-1.0

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

Section 4502-1.0 - Authority and Purpose

1.1 These regulations are promulgated by the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services pursuant to 16 Del.C. §§ 122(3) bb and 139 pertaining to training and certification requirements for animal welfare officers.

1.2 The overall purpose of these regulations is to establish minimum training requirements for the certification of animal welfare officers working in the State of Delaware. These regulations also establish procedures for documenting all complaints filed against the officers/agents, and conducting investigations of complaints concerning violations of this chapter.

1.3 These regulations define:

1.3.1 Training and certification requirements for animal welfare officers;

1.3.2 Procedures for obtaining a certification from the Office of Animal Welfare;

1.3.3 Training course approval processes;

1.3.4 Continuing education and recertification obligations;

1.3.5 Disciplinary sanctions; and

1.3.6 Complaint documentation and investigation procedures.

1.4 Effective Date. These regulations are effective March 11, 2019.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 4502-1.0

22 DE Reg. 770( 3/1/2019) (final)