2VAC5-100-10. Requirements and procedures relating to application for approval of humane investigators.

A. An applicant must be at least 18 years of age and shall have a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent.

B. An applicant shall not have been convicted of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude.

C. An applicant shall file a completed Application for Approval of Humane Investigator with the State Veterinarian. The blank Application for the Virginia Humane Investigator Course and for Approval of Humane Investigator shall be supplied by the State Veterinarian.

D. An applicant shall list on the Application for the Virginia Humane Investigator Course and for Approval of Humane Investigator the names and addresses of three persons who know the qualifications and character of the applicant. The three persons listed as references shall not be related to the applicant.

E. An applicant shall provide a summary of past and present employment and an educational background summary on the Application for the Virginia Humane Investigator Course and for Approval of Humane Investigator.  Applications may be filed electronically in a manner specified by VDACS, including, but not limited to, electronic mail or by completing any forms provided online by VDACS.

Statutory Authority

§3.1-796.106 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR115-02-08 §1, eff. November 27, 1985.