16 Del. Admin. Code § 4502-6.0

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

Section 4502-6.0 - Issuance of Certification

6.1 The Office shall issue a certificate to each qualified applicant who has successfully met the requirements under subsection 3.3.

6.2 A copy of the certificate shall be kept on file at the animal welfare officer's place of employment.

6.3 The employer shall notify the Office in writing, no later than 10 days from the date of termination or resignation, of an animal welfare officer's employment. The employer shall state the reason for termination in the notification.

6.4 The Office shall maintain a current registry of all persons certified as animal welfare officers in the state.

6.5 If a certified animal welfare officer resigns or leaves the employment of an animal control/cruelty agency in good standing and is no longer working in the role of animal welfare officer, the officer's certification shall become inactive. If the officer is rehired as an animal welfare officer within 12 months, the certification will be reinstated to active. If the officer is not rehired within 12 months, the certification shall be revoked. The officer can apply for recertification once they become employed as an animal welfare officer.

6.6 If a certified animal welfare officer has been found by an employer to be unfit or incompetent, the Office may impose sanctions as outlined in subsection 9.3.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 4502-6.0

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