1. (1) Issuance - Upon the Board determining that an applicant for certification has successfully met all the requirements as set forth in T.C.A. §§ 63-12-101, et seq., and these rules, the Board shall issue the applicant a certificate to operate as a C.A.C.A. in this state.
2. (2) Display a Certificate - Every Animal Control Agency certified by the Board in this state shall display its certification and renewal certificate in a conspicuous place in its principal office and, whenever required, exhibit such certificate to the Board or its authorized representative.
3. (3) Replacement Certificate or Renewal Certificate - A C.A.C.A. whose certificate has been lost or destroyed, may be issued a replacement document upon receipt of a written request in the Board’s administrative office.
4. (4) Verification - Requests for verification of certification must be made in writing to the Board’s administrative office.

Authority: T.C.A. §§4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-1-109, and 63-12-103. Administrative History: Original rule filed December 21, 1999; effective March 5, 2000.