Wisconsin Legislature: ATCP 15.08(6)

(b) Training related to the rules of evidence, and the collection and preservation of evidence.

(d) Training related to search and seizure, and photographing, videotaping, or sketching the investigation scene.

(e) Training related to report writing.

(f) Training related to crisis intervention, humane officer safety, and civil liability.

(6) Training programs; approval.

(a) The department may approve an initial training program at the request of the program sponsor. The sponsor shall submit the request in writing and shall include all the following:

1. A detailed program outline showing the topics covered, the number of hours devoted to each topic, and the content of each topic.

2. The identity and credentials of the program instructors.

3. The training locations, including the location of any on-site farm training.

4. A copy of the certificate the sponsor will present to persons who successfully complete the course, and the name of each person authorized to sign the certificate on behalf of the sponsor.

(b) The department shall approve or disapprove an initial training program within 30 days after it receives all of the information under par. (a). The department shall disapprove a training program that fails to comply with applicable requirements under this section.

History: Cr. Register, November, 1999, No. 527, eff. 12-1-99; CR 11-048: am. (4) (a) 1. to 3., (5) (a) to (f) Register July 2012 No. 679, eff. 8-1-12.

ATCP 15.08 Initial examination.

(1) Exam required. The department may not certify any person as a humane officer unless that person passes an examination administered by the department. No examination is required for the timely renewal of an expired certification that is submitted within the biennium after the certification’s expiration.

(2) Applying to take exam. A person may apply to the department to take an examination under sub. (1). The person shall apply on a form provided by the department and shall include all the following:

(a) The person’s name, address and telephone number.

(b) A $25 nonrefundable examination fee.

(d) Documentation required under sub. (3).

Note: You may obtain an exam application form from the department at the following address:

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Animal Health Division, P. O. Box 8911, Madison, WI 53708-8911, Phone (608) 224-4872

(3) Exam eligibility. A person applying to take an examination under sub. (2) shall document in writing one of the following:

(a) That the person has completed the initial training required under s. ATCP 15.06 (1). The person shall include the title and sponsor of the initial training program, and the dates on which the person attended the initial training program.

(b) That the person qualifies for the training exemption under s. ATCP 15.06 (2).

(4) Exam contents. An examination under sub. (1) shall test knowledge in all the following areas:

(a) Animal husbandry and care practices.

(b) Applicable laws and investigative procedures.

(5) Passing score. To pass an examination under sub. (1), a person shall achieve a passing score on each exam portion identified in sub. (4).

(6) Retaking examination.

(a) A person initially exempt from training under s. ATCP 15.06 (2) may not retake an examination under sub. (1) unless that person first completes the initial training program under s. ATCP 15.06.

(b) A person who twice fails an examination under sub. (1) may not retake the examination unless the person first retakes the training under s. ATCP 15.06.

(c) A person who applies to renew certification more than 2 years after the certification has expired shall do both of the following:

1. Complete the training under s. ATCP 15.06.

2. Pass the examination under sub. (1).

Note: A person who applies pursuant to the requirements of par. (c) is not subject to the late fee under s. ATCP 15.04 (2) (e).

History: Cr. Register, November, 1999, No. 527, eff. 12-1-99; CR 11-048: am. (1), (2) (b), (6) (b), cr. (6) (c) Register July 2012 No. 679, eff. 8-1-12.

ATCP 15.10 Humane officer appointment or termination; report. A political subdivision shall notify the department in writing whenever the political subdivision appoints or terminates a humane officer. The political subdivision shall give the notice within 30 days after the appointment or termination occurs. The notice shall include all the following:

(1) The identity of the political subdivision.

(2) The name and address of the humane officer.

(3) The humane officer’s certification number if the humane officer is currently certified under this chapter.

(4) The date of the appointment or termination.

History: Cr. Register, November, 1999, No. 527, eff. 12-1-99.