§ 356. Humane officer required training; authorization to perform duties
(a) All humane officers as defined in subdivision 351(4)(B) of this title shall complete the animal cruelty response training as required by 20 V.S.A. § 2365b in order to serve in the capacity of a humane officer.
(b) A humane officer as defined in subdivision 351(4)(B) of this title shall be authorized to serve as a humane officer if the humane officer is employed by a humane society or a municipality and has completed the trainings as required by this section and by 20 V.S.A. § 2365b. Upon termination of employment from the humane society or municipality through which they were authorized to serve, the person shall no longer be authorized to perform the legal functions of a humane officer.
(c) The Animal Cruelty Investigation Advisory Board shall keep and at least annually update an index of individuals who have completed the animal cruelty response training as required by this section and by 20 V.S.A. § 2365b. (Added 2015, No. 155 (Adj. Sess.), § 6, eff. July 1, 2017; amended 2021, No. 38, § 2.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Chapter 8 - Humane and Proper Treatment of Animals
§ 352a. Aggravated cruelty to animals
§ 352b. Rules; affirmative defense
§ 353. Degree of offense; sentencing upon conviction
§ 354. Enforcement; possession of abused animal; searches and seizures; forfeiture
§ 355. Interference with or cruelty to a guide dog
§ 356. Humane officer required training; authorization to perform duties
§ 361. Interference with domestic animals
§ 362. Exposing poison on the land
§ 363. Shooting birds for amusement
§ 366. Prohibited use of animals
§ 381. Transportation by railroad; rest and feeding
§ 382. Transportation by truck; rest and feeding
§ 384. Preference of animals as freight
§ 385. Transportation on the highway without title documents
§ 386. Confinement of animals in vehicles
§ 387. Transportation of horses; vehicles
§ 392. Administration of drugs; violation; rules
§ 395. Hearing; finding; order