Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
ATCP 10-19 - Animal Health
Chapter ATCP 15 - Humane Officer Training And Certification
Section ATCP 15.08 - Initial examination

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง ATCP 15.08

Current through August 26, 2024

(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.

(c) The dates, if any, on which the person has previously taken the examination.

(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).

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).

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