16 Del. Admin. Code § 4502-10.0

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

Section 4502-10.0 - Documenting and Investigating Complaints

10.1 The Office shall document all complaints filed directly with the Office or the employer against certified animal welfare officers of alleged violations of 16 Del.C. § 139.

10.2 All complaints must be received in writing and shall be reviewed. Only complaints concerning violations of this chapter will be investigated by the Office. Complaints that do not involve alleged violations of 16 Del.C. § 139 may be referred to the employer, another agency or entity as appropriate according to the subject matter of the complaint.

10.3 The Office shall notify the animal welfare officer and the officer's employer of the complaint investigation within 10 days of receipt of said complaint.

10.4 The Office shall issue a final written report of the complaint investigation findings and any associated disciplinary sanctions outlined in subsection 9.3 to the animal welfare officer and the officer's employer sent by Certified Mail or hand delivered. If the complaint concerns an officer employed by the Office of Animal Welfare, the complaint will be forwarded to the Division Director or Deputy Director for investigation.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 4502-10.0

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