1.1These regulations are promulgated by the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services pursuant to 16 Del.C. §§122(3)bb and 139 pertaining to training and certification requirements for animal welfare officers.
"Animal welfare officer" means any person qualified to act pursuant to
11 Del.C. §1325 and
16 Del.C. §3041F, notwithstanding additional training/certification requirements listed in those sections.
"Certified Animal Welfare Officer" means an individual who has been certified by the Office to perform animal control pursuant to Section 3.0.
"Department" means the Department of Health and Social Services or its duly authorized representatives.
"Office" means the Division of Public Health Office of Animal Welfare or its duly authorized representatives.