Section 1730-04-.04 - PROCEDURE FOR CERTIFICATION OF AN ANIMAL CONTROL AGENCY(1) The entity shall obtain an application from the Board's administrative office, and respond truthfully and completely to every question or request for information.(2) A notarized letter from a municipal or county official stating that the entity is an Animal Control Agency is required.(3) Notarized documentation of employment of at least one (1) Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician is required, except as provided in Rule 1730-05-.02(4) Pass an onsite inspection by the premises inspector.(5) The entity shall submit with the application, the non-refundable application fee, inspection fee, and state regulatory fee as provided in Rule 1730-04-.05.(6) An entity shall disclose the circumstances surrounding any of the following: (a) Conviction of any criminal law violations of any country, state, or municipality.(b) The denial of certification by any other state and any disciplinary action in any state.(c) Loss or restriction of certification, licensure privileges, state or federal accreditation.(d) Any final or settled legal action that relates to the applicant's professional services in any profession, or, any pending legal action that relates to the applicant's professional services and to which the applicant is a party.(7) Application review and certification shall be governed by Rule 1730-04-.05.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1730-04-.04
Original rule filed December 21, 1999; effective March 5, 2000. Amendment filed May 23, 2014; effective 8/21/2014.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-12-106, 63-12-107, 63-12-124, and 63-12-141.