N.J. Admin. Code § 8:23A-2.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:23A-2.2 - Animal Control Officer course of study

(a) An Animal Control Officer course of study shall provide a minimum of 45 hours or the equivalent to three credit hours offered by an accredited New Jersey college or university which includes, at a minimum, the following subject areas:

1. New Jersey Statutes and Rules governing rabies and the control of domestic animals, wildlife control, wildlife protection, and enforcement;

2. Animal disease recognition and prevention;

3. First aid for injured animals;

4. Principles and procedures for the capture and handling of stray domestic animals and wildlife;

5. Cruelty documentation, evidence and courtroom procedures;

6. Shelter operations, adoption, and humane euthanasia procedures; and

7. A minimum of 20 hours of infield training under the direction of two Certified Animal Control Officers currently working in that capacity.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:23A-2.2