Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1730-06-.03 - APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

(1) Agency Application.

(a) A certified governmental animal control agency with a valid premises permit issued by the Board that applies for a certificate to perform chemical capture shall submit the following to the Board office:

1. a completed application to perform chemical capture;

2. the required initial certification fee;

3. a written protocol to be approved by the Board; and

4. proof of employment of a full-time licensed veterinarian on staff at the agency.

(2) Animal Chemical Capture Technician Application.

(a) An applicant for a certificate to perform chemical capture as an animal chemical capture technician shall submit the following to the Board office:

1. a completed application;

2. a passport size picture that is signed by the applicant;

3. the required application fee and initial certification fee;

4. results of a criminal background check to be sent from the vendor directly to the Board office;

5. proof of having successfully completed initial marksmanship training for use of the tranquilizer gun in chemical capture taught by an instructor skilled in using the tranquilizer gun; and

6. proof of having successfully completed a sixteen (16) hour chemical immobilization certification course within twenty-four (24) months of applying for certification. The chemical immobilization certification course must be approved by the Board as provided in T.C.A. § 63-12-144(b) and cannot have been taken before April 10, 2008.

(3) If an applicant does not complete the application process within sixty (60) days after the Board office receives the application because the application lacks the required information or fails to meet the prerequisites for certification, then the application will be closed, the application fee will not be refunded, and the applicant shall reapply for certification.

(4) Any application submitted may be withdrawn; provided, however, that the application fee will not be refunded.

(5) The Board may designate one (1) Board member or the Board administrator to review applications for initial certification provided that the final approval for certification is made and ratified by the Board.

(6) Applicants, who by virtue of any criteria for licensure in the areas of mental, physical, moral or educational capabilities, as contained in the application and review process which indicates derogatory information or a potential risk to the public health, safety and welfare, may be required to present themselves to the Board, a Board member, or the Board Designee for an interview before final licensure may be granted. The interviews, which may be required, are considered part of the licensure process.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1730-06-.03

Public necessity rule filed January 13, 2009; effective through June 27, 2009. Public necessity rule filed January 13, 2009; and effective through June 27, 2009; expired effective June 28, 2009, and reverted to its previous status. Original rule filed April 22, 2009; effective July 6, 2009. Amendment filed May 23, 2014; effective 8/21/2014.

Authority: Chapter 805 of the Public Acts of 2008, §§ 2 and 3, and T.C.A. §§ 44-17-601, 63-12-106, and 63-12-144 [effective January 1, 2009].