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Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 3 - CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION PROCEDURE › Section 3-8 - Release of Confidential Records

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Release of
				records shall be governed by
				W.S. 16-4-201  et seq., Public Records
				Act.
(b) Applications for
				certification are confidential.
(c)
				Any applicant, certificate holder, or others with proper notarized written
				consent may personally inspect the contents of a Board file with the exception
				of information specifically prohibited by the Public Records Act and these
				rules.
(d) Record inspection shall
				take place under the following conditions:
(i)
				An appointment must be made to review the file between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
				and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at the offices of the Board.
(ii) Record inspection must take place in the
				presence of a member of the Board or a representative of its administrative
				staff.
(iii) Original documents
				must remain with the Board but may be copied at the Board offices for a
				reasonable fee.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 3 - CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION PROCEDURE › Section 3-9 - Correction and Amendment

Current through July 13, 2024
Any applicant may clarify erroneous, inaccurate or
				  misleading information in their file by submitting a written statement to the
				  Board which will be placed in their file.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 4 - FEES › Section 4-1 - Fees

Current through July 13, 2024
This fee schedule is adopted by the Board.
(a) Application fee $100.00
(b) Bi-annual renewal fee $100.00
(c) Written license verification
				$25.00
(d) Replacement or duplicate
				wall certificate $25.00
(e)
				Replacement or duplicate wallet identification cards (2) $5.00
(f) For checks returned unpaid in accord with
				W.S. 1-1-115.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 4 - FEES › Section 4-2 - Refunds

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Fees shall be paid in advance in the
				exact amount. Application fees shall be paid by money order, cashier's check,
				or governmental issued check. All other fees may be paid by personal or
				business check.
(b) All fees
				collected by the Board are non-refundable.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 4 - FEES › Section 4-4 - Duplicate or Replacement Certificate and Wallet Card

Current through July 13, 2024
Duplicate or replacement wall certificates and wallet cards
				  may be issued by the Board. All requests for duplicate or replacement
				  certificates and wallet cards must be in writing and must be accompanied by the
				  appropriate fee.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 4 - FEES › Section 4-5 - Change of Name, Address or Telephone Number

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Certificate
				Holders must register with the Board any change in their legal name, must
				submit documentation demonstrating the change of name, appropriate fee and must
				surrender the old wall certificate and a new wall certificate shall be issued
				by the Board.
(b) Each applicant
				and certificate holder must file with the Board their current home and
				professional mailing addresses and telephone numbers and must report to the
				Board in writing any change of addresses or telephone numbers, giving both old
				and new addresses and telephone numbers.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 5 - CERTIFICATE RENEWAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 5-1 - Bi-annual Renewal

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Certificates
				shall expire two (2) years after the date of issue. There is no grace period
				for renewal of a certificate. A certificate shall be renewable by providing the
				Board with the following, post marked on or prior to the license expiration
				date:
(i) Payment of the renewal
				fee;
(ii) Complete application for
				renewal;
(iii) Verification of
				compliance with the continuing education requirements as set out
				below.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 5 - CERTIFICATE RENEWAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 5-2 - Waiver of Continuing Education Requirements

Current through July 13, 2024
Upon written request received prior to the license
				  expiration date, the Board may waive the continuing education requirement for
				  renewal of a license for good cause. Good cause is hereby defined as:
(a) A severe physical disability, illness or
				other extenuating circumstance exceeding one hundred and eighty (180)
				consecutive days in any calendar year which substantially interferes with a
				certificate holder's ability to meet the continuing education requirement prior
				to the deadline. The licensee shall provide supporting documentation from a
				third party acceptable to the Board.
(b) A civilian called to active duty in the
				armed forces of the United States for a period of time exceeding one hundred
				and eighty (180) consecutive days in any calendar year. The exemption shall be
				for a maximum of four (4) PDUs for each calendar year that the licensee is
				performing active duty.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 5 - CERTIFICATE RENEWAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 5-3 - Reinstatement

Current through July 13, 2024
An expired certificate may be reinstated by the Board.
				  Request for reinstatement must be made in writing and post marked within thirty
				  (30) calendar days of the expiration date. The applicant must submit,
(a) The renewal application,
(b) The eight (8) hours of continuing
				education which were required for renewal, and
(c) An amount equal to double the license
				renewal fee.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 6 - STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AND CODE OF ETHICS › Section 6-1 - Standards for Euthanasia Area

Current through July 13, 2024
The area used for euthanasia shall:
(a) Be a room that is separated from the rest
				of the agency by a wall, barrier or other divider or an area that is not used
				for other purposes while an animal is being euthanized;
(b) Have bright and even lighting;
(c) Have adequate ventilation to prevent the
				accumulation of odors;
(d) Have a
				table or work area where an animal can be handled while being
				euthanized;
(e) Have the following
				materials in the area used for euthanasia:
(i)
				OSHA approved first aid kit;
(ii)
				At least one tourniquet;
(iii)
				Control pole for handling dogs;
(iv) Net or cat tongs for handling
				cats;
(v) Squeeze cage
(vi) Stethoscope
(vii) Standard electric clippers
(viii) An adequate supply of medical quality
				needles and syringes.
(ix) OSHA
				approved eye wash station
(x) Have
				holding cages/crates available to hold an animal while waiting for the drug to
				take effect;
(xi) Have a cabinet,
				table or workbench where the drug, needle and syringe can be placed. This
				surface shall be separate from the area where the animal is being
				handled.
(xii) Have all equipment
				in good working order and stored so that it does not create a safety hazard for
				the personnel.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 6 - STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AND CODE OF ETHICS › Section 6-2 - Standards for the Handling of Euthanasia Drugs

Current through July 13, 2024
All approved euthanasia drugs shall be prepared according to
				  the manufacture's instructions.
(a) All
				approved euthanasia drugs shall be stored according to DEA Regulations
				including but not limited to the following:
(i) When no certified animal euthanasia
				technician is on duty or euthanasia is planned, proper storage shall consist of
				a locked metal storage cabinet or safe, which is securely attached to the
				building in which it is housed. The temperature and environment in the storage
				cabinet or safe shall be adequate to assure the proper keeping of the
				drugs.
(ii) When a certified animal
				euthanasia technician is on duty and when animals are being euthanized
				throughout the workday, approved euthanasia drugs may be kept in a temporary
				storage cabinet. The cabinet shall be constructed of any strong material and
				shall be securely locked. The key shall only be available to certified animal
				euthanasia technicians;
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 6 - STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AND CODE OF ETHICS › Section 6-3 - Carcass Disposal

Current through July 13, 2024
All carcasses shall be stored and disposed of in a manner
				  according to law and facility procedures.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 6 - STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AND CODE OF ETHICS › Section 6-4 - Ethical Standards

Current through July 13, 2024
The protection of the public health, safety and welfare and
				  the best interest of the public shall be the primary guide in determining the
				  appropriate professional conduct of persons whose activities are regulated by
				  the Board. The following ethical standards are adopted and incorporated herein
				  by the Board. Persons certified by the Board shall:
(a) Abide by all local, county and state
				statutes/ordinances as they relate to the euthanasia and disposal of unwanted,
				sick, injured or dangerous animals.
(b) Insure that all animals entrusted into
				their care for euthanasia are:
(i) Treated in
				the appropriate humane manner.
(ii)
				Euthanized in a humane manner consistent with current approved methods of the
				American Veterinary Medical Association, American Humane Association, Humane
				Society of the United States, or National Animal Control Association.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 7 - DISCIPLINARY ACTION › Section 7-1 - Board Authorization

Current through July 13, 2024
The Board is authorized to refuse to renew, or may deny,
				  suspend or revoke the certificate of any person violating provisions of the Act
				  pursuant to W.S. 33-30-218.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 7 - DISCIPLINARY ACTION › Section 7-2 - Grounds

Current through July 13, 2024
The Board may also take action for unprofessional conduct
				  which is knowingly engaging in conduct of a character likely to deceive or
				  defraud the public. Unprofessional conduct shall include, but is not limited
				  to:
(a) Violation of any provision of
				the Act;
(b) Violation of any
				provision of these Rules;
(c)
				Violation of any provision of the adopted Ethical Standards as set forth in
				Chapter 6 of these Rules.
(d) Being
				convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction in this state or any other state
				of:
(i) A felony as defined by Wyoming State
				Statutes.
(ii) Any criminal
				violation relating to cruelty to animals or animal neglect.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 8 - COMPLAINTS: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Section 8-1 - Complaints

Current through July 13, 2024
All complaints shall be filed with the Board in writing and
				  shall contain:
(a) Name and address of
				Certificate Holder;
(b) Name,
				address and telephone number of complainant;
(c) Nature of alleged violations;
(d) A short and concise statement of facts
				relating to the alleged violations; and
(e) Signature of complaint.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 8 - COMPLAINTS: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Section 8-2 - Investigation

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) The Board shall assign an investigation
				committee comprised of one (1) or two (2) Board members or other individuals
				with assistance from a representative of the Attorney General's
				Office.
(b) Upon completion of the
				investigation, the committee may:
(i) Prepare
				and file a formal complaint and notice of hearing with the Board, setting the
				matter for a contested case hearing;
(ii) Recommend to the Board that a reprimand
				be given to the Certificate Holder; or
(iii) Recommend to the Board that the
				complaint be dismissed.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 8 - COMPLAINTS: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Section 8-3 - Service of Notice and Formal Complaint

Current through July 13, 2024
Notice and Complaint shall be served by mail at least twenty
				  (20) days prior to the date set for hearing. It shall be sent by certified or
				  registered mail with return receipt thereof to the Certificate Holder's last
				  known address.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 8 - COMPLAINTS: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Section 8-4 - Docket

Current through July 13, 2024
A contested case shall be assigned a number when a complaint
				  is filed with the Board. A separate file shall be established for each docketed
				  case, in which shall be systematically placed all papers, pleadings, documents,
				  transcripts, evidence and exhibits.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 8 - COMPLAINTS: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Section 8-5 - Answer or Appearance

Current through July 13, 2024
The Certificate Holder shall file an Answer or Notice of
				  Appearance, which shall be received by the Board at least three (3) working
				  days prior to the date set for hearing in the matter.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 8 - COMPLAINTS: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Section 8-6 - Default in Certificate Holder Answering or Appearing

Current through July 13, 2024
In the event of the failure of a Certificate Holder to
				  answer or otherwise appear within the time allowed, a default may be entered
				  and the allegations as set forth in the Notice and Complaint shall be taken as
				  true and an Order of the Board entered accordingly.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 8 - COMPLAINTS: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Section 8-7 - Discovery

Current through July 13, 2024
In all contested cases coming before the Board, the taking
				  of depositions and discovery shall be available to the
				  parties.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 8 - COMPLAINTS: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Section 8-8 - Subpoenas

Current through July 13, 2024
Subpoenas for appearance and to produce testimony, books,
				  papers, documents, or exhibits may be issued by the Board or hearing officer on
				  behalf of any party to the contested case.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 8 - COMPLAINTS: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Section 8-9 - Contested Case Hearing

Current through July 13, 2024
All issues and matters set forth in the Notice and Complaint
				  shall be presented to the Board. A Certificate Holder may be represented by an
				  attorney, licensed to practice law in this State or otherwise associated at the
				  hearing with an attorney licensed to practice law in this
				  State.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 8 - COMPLAINTS: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Section 8-10 - Hearing Officer

Current through July 13, 2024
The Board may employ and secure a hearing officer to assist
				  and advise the Board in the conduct of a hearing and the preparation of
				  recommended findings of fact, conclusions of law and order.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 8 - COMPLAINTS: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Section 8-11 - Order of Procedure

Current through July 13, 2024
As nearly as may be, hearings shall be conducted in
				  accordance with the following order of procedure:
(a) The Board or hearing officer shall
				announce that the hearing is convened upon the call of the docket number and
				title of the matter and case to be heard, and thereupon the Board or hearing
				officer shall incorporate all pleadings into the record and shall note for the
				record all subpoenas issued and all appearances of record;
(b) All persons testifying at the hearing
				shall be administered the standard oath;
(c) The attorney or representative of the
				State shall thereupon proceed to present the State's evidence. Witnesses may be
				cross-examined by the Certificate Holder or attorney if represented. Redirect
				examination may be permitted;
(d)
				The Certificate Holder shall be heard in the same manner as the State's
				evidence. The State shall have the opportunity of cross-examination and
				redirect examination may be permitted;
(e) Opening statements may be made;
(f) Closing statements, at the conclusion of
				the presentation of evidence, may be made by parties or attorneys. A rebuttal
				statement may be made by the State. The time for oral argument may be limited
				by the Board or hearing officer;
(g) After all proceedings have been
				concluded, the Board or hearing officer shall dismiss and excuse all witnesses
				and declare the hearing closed. Any party who may wish or desire to tender
				written briefs of law unto the Board may do so. The Board may take the case
				under advisement and shall declare unto each of the parties that the decision
				of the Board shall be announced within due and proper time following
				consideration of all the matters presented at the hearing; and
(h) The Board and hearing officer shall
				retain the right and opportunity to examine any witness upon the conclusion of
				all testimony offered by a particular witness.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 8 - COMPLAINTS: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Section 8-12 - Rules of Civil Procedure to Apply

Current through July 13, 2024
The rules of practice and procedure contained in the Wyoming
				  Rules of Civil Procedure insofar as they are applicable and not inconsistent
				  with the matters before the Board and applicable to the rules and orders
				  promulgated by the Board shall apply.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 8 - COMPLAINTS: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Section 8-13 - Attorneys

Current through July 13, 2024
The filing of an answer or other appearance by an attorney
				  constitutes an appearance for the party for whom the pleading is filed. The
				  Board and all parties shall be notified in writing of any withdrawal. Any
				  person appearing before the Board at a hearing in a representative capacity
				  shall be precluded from examining or cross-examining any witness unless the
				  person is an attorney licensed to practice law in this State, or associated
				  with an attorney licensed to practice law in this State. This rule shall not be
				  construed to prohibit any Certificate Holder from representing themselves in
				  any hearing before the Board, but any Certificate Holder appearing in their own
				  behalf shall not be relived of abiding by all rules established for the hearing
				  proceedings.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 8 - COMPLAINTS: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Section 8-14 - Attorney General to be Present

Current through July 13, 2024
In all hearings held upon formal action brought before the
				  Board, a representative of the Office of the Attorney General of Wyoming shall
				  appear on behalf of the State, and shall present all evidence, testimony and
				  legal authority in support of the Notice and Complaint to be considered by the
				  Board.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 8 - COMPLAINTS: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Section 8-15 - Record of Proceedings

Current through July 13, 2024
When the denial, revocation or suspension of any certificate
				  or certification is the subject for hearing, it shall be regarded as a
				  contested case and the proceedings, including all testimony, shall be reported
				  verbatim by a court reporter or other adequate recording
				  device.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 8 - COMPLAINTS: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Section 8-16 - Decision, Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and Order

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) The Board shall, with the assistance of
				the hearing officer, following the full and complete hearing, make and enter a
				written decision and order containing findings of fact and conclusions of law.
				The decision and order shall be filed with the Board and shall, without further
				action, become the decision and order as a result of the hearing.
(b) No member, staff or agent of the Board
				who participated or advised in the investigation or presentation of evidence at
				the hearing shall participate or advise in the decision.
(c) Upon entry and filing, the Board shall
				mail copies of the decision to each Certificate Holder and attorneys of
				record.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 8 - COMPLAINTS: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Section 8-17 - Appeals to District Court

Current through July 13, 2024
Appeals from Board decisions shall be taken to the district
				  court having jurisdiction and proper venue in accordance with applicable
				  statutes and the Wyoming Rules of Appellate Procedure.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 8 - COMPLAINTS: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Section 8-18 - Transcript in Case of Appeal

Current through July 13, 2024
In the case of an appeal to the district court, the
				  appellant shall pay and arrange for the transcript of the testimony. The
				  transcript shall be verified by the oath of the reporter who took the testimony
				  as a true and correct transcript of the testimony and other evidence in the
				  case.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 9 - REINSTATEMENT OF CERTIFICATE AFTER DISCIPLINARY ACTION › Section 9-1 - Reinstatement After Disciplinary Action

Current through July 13, 2024
A person whose certification has been revoked, suspended, or
				  has had limitations placed thereon may petition the Board for reinstatement of
				  the certificate.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 9 - REINSTATEMENT OF CERTIFICATE AFTER DISCIPLINARY ACTION › Section 9-2 - Procedures for Reinstatement

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) A petition for
				reinstatement shall be accompanied by at least two (2) recommendations from law
				enforcement personnel and by at least two (2) recommendations from citizens
				each having personal knowledge of the activities of the petitioner since the
				disciplinary action was ordered.
(b) A petition for reinstatement may be
				considered at the next meeting of the Board held more than sixty (60) days
				after the petition is filed.
(c)
				Any petition for reinstatement of a certificate shall be conclusively acted
				upon by the Board within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the filing of
				a complete petition and all necessary accompanying documents with the
				Board.
(d) There shall be no right
				to a formal hearing on any petition for reinstatement.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Sub-Agency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board › Chapter 9 - REINSTATEMENT OF CERTIFICATE AFTER DISCIPLINARY ACTION › Section 9-3 - Certificate Renewal

Current through July 13, 2024
The certificate shall not be reinstated until a renewal
				  application together with the proper renewal fee is received by the
				  Board.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 012 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Sub-Agency 0001 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1-1 - Authority

Current through July 13, 2024
The Board is authorized under Wyoming Statute 33-4-104(a) and
				  the WAPA to promulgate rules and regulations related to the licensure and
				  discipline of architects and landscape architects and the practice of
				  architecture and landscape architecture in Wyoming.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 012 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Sub-Agency 0001 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1-2 - Definitions

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) "Applicant"
				means an individual who has submitted an application for licensure to the
				Board.
(b) "AIA" means the American
				Institute of Architects.
(c) "ARC"
				means the Application Review Committee.
(d) "ARE" means the Architect Registration
				Examination prepared by NCARB.
(e)
				"ASLA" means the American Society of Landscape Architects.
(f) "AXP" means the Architectural Experience
				Program administered by NCARB, formerly called the Intern Development
				Program.
(g) "Board Rules" means the
				administrative rules promulgated by the Board.
(h) "CEH" means continuing education
				hour.
(i) "CLARB" means the Council
				of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards.
(j) "EESA" means Educational Evaluation
				Services for Architects, a program administered by the National Architectural
				Accrediting Board.
(k)
				"Examination" means the ARE or LARE.
(l) "HSW" means health, safety, and
				welfare.
(m) "IC" means
				Investigative Committee.
(n) "LAAB"
				means the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board.
(o) "LARE" means the Landscape Architect
				Registration Examination prepared by CLARB.
(p) "Licensee" means an architect or
				landscape architect licensed by the Board.
(q) "NAAB" means the National Architectural
				Accrediting Board.
(r) "NCARB"
				means the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.
(s) "Practical Experience" means experience
				that demonstrates an essential understanding of the practice of architecture or
				landscape architecture.
(t)
				"Principal" means a licensed architect or landscape architect who is in charge
				of an organization's architectural or landscape architectural practice
				respectively, either alone or with other licensed architects or landscape
				architects.
(u) "Responsible
				control" means that amount of control over and detailed knowledge of the
				content of technical submissions during the preparation as is ordinarily
				exercised by licensed architects and landscape architects applying the required
				professional standard of care.
(v)
				"Technical submission" means designs, drawings, specifications, studies, and
				other technical reports prepared or presented in the course of practicing
				architecture or landscape architecture.
(w) "WAPA" means Wyoming Administrative
				Procedure Act, W.S. 16-3-101 through -115.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 012 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Sub-Agency 0001 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1-5 - Reference by Incorporation

Current through July 13, 2024
The Board hereby incorporates by reference the following
				  rules:
(a) Each rule and code
				incorporated by reference is further identified as follows:
(i) Chapter 2 - Uniform Procedures, Fees,
				Costs, and Charges for Inspection, Copying, and Producing Public Records,
				adopted by the Department of Administration and Information and effective on
				September 6, 2016, available on the Board's website at
http://architects.wyo.gov/rules
.
(ii) Chapter 2 - Uniform Rules for Contested
				Case Practice and Procedure, adopted by the Office of Administrative Hearings
				and effective on July 20, 2017, available on the Board's website at
http://architects.wyo.gov/rules
.
(iii) For Architects, NCARBs Rules of Conduct
				adopted by the Board and effective on July 2018, found at
http://architects.wyo.gov/rules
.
(iv) For Landscape Architects, Canon 1.
				Professional Responsibility of ASLAs Code of Professional Ethics adopted by the
				Board and effective on November 5, 2015, found at
http://architects.wyo.gov/rules
.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 012 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Sub-Agency 0001 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1-7 - Change of Name, Address, or Telephone Number

Current through July 13, 2024
Each applicant and licensee shall notify the Board in writing
				  of any change to his or her legal name, home address, business address, e-mail
				  address, or telephone number within thirty (30) days of the change.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 012 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Sub-Agency 0001 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Chapter 2 - General Provisions › Section 2-1 - Duties of Officers

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) President. The
				President shall, when present, preside at all meetings. He/she shall appoint
				all Committees, subject to confirmation of the Board, sign all certificates
				issued, sign the minutes of board meetings, and perform all other duties
				pertaining to his/her office as hereinafter prescribed. He/she shall prepare
				the annual report of the Board as required by law and shall cause the same to
				be distributed as the Board may direct. He/she shall assist the
				Secretary/Treasurer in matters of advice and preparation of correspondence and
				reports as agreed upon by the Board.
(b) Vice-President. The Vice-President shall
				perform all of the duties prescribed for the President in the absence of the
				President, and shall sign all certificates issued. He/she shall assist the
				Secretary/Treasurer in matters of advice and preparation of correspondence and
				reports as agreed upon by the Board.
(c) Secretary/Treasurer. The
				Secretary/Treasurer shall, with the assistance of such staff as may be
				required, conduct and care for all the correspondence of the Board, keep the
				minutes of all the meetings, keep all books and records as herein provided, and
				sign all certificates issued.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 012 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Sub-Agency 0001 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Chapter 2 - General Provisions › Section 2-2 - Establishment of Committees

Current through July 13, 2024
The Board may, by a majority vote of the membership,
				  establish and empower committees to act on applications for license,
				  applications for renewal, special requests, complaints, complaint
				  investigations, or other issues that the Board deems proper to delegate. These
				  committees shall be comprised of current members of the
				  Board.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 012 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Sub-Agency 0001 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Chapter 2 - General Provisions › Section 2-3 - Procedure

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Order of Business. Meetings of the Board
				shall be conducted as follows with additions or deletions as approved by the
				Board.
(i) Call to order;
(ii) Reading of the minutes;
(iii) Election of officers (when
				required);
(iv) Reading of
				financial report & other reports;
(v) Reading of communications;
(vi) Unfinished business;
(vii) New business;
(viii) Adjournment.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 012 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Sub-Agency 0001 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Chapter 2 - General Provisions › Section 2-5 - Public Information

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Release of
				Board records shall be governed by
				W.S.
				16-4-201 et. seq., The Public Records
				Act.
(b) The following documents
				shall NOT be treated as a public record pursuant to or otherwise disclosed to
				an applicant or any other member of the public:
(i) The ARE and all documents relating to the
				grading thereof;
(ii) The LARE and
				all documents relating to the grading thereof;
(iii) Personal recommendations;
(iv) Employment statements.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 012 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Sub-Agency 0001 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Chapter 2 - General Provisions › Section 2-6 - Communication: Prohibition of Improper Contacts

Current through July 13, 2024
Prior to the filing of an application, and after final Board
				  action on an application, verbal and written communication with individual
				  Board members or any member of the Board's staff shall be freely permitted;
				  provided, however, that in no event is any member of the Board or its staff
				  authorized to give any indication of what specific action the Board may take
				  upon the merits of any application which may be filed with it. General advice,
				  however, may be given as to the manner of completing or submitting
				  applications, the procedures to be followed in processing applications, and the
				  nature of the standards applied by the Board in evaluating applications. While
				  an application for licensure or an enforcement proceeding is pending before the
				  Board, no one shall initiate any written or oral communication with individual
				  Board members concerning the matter; but inquiries may be made orally or in
				  writing to the Board staff or in writing to the Board.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 012 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Sub-Agency 0001 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Chapter 2 - General Provisions › Section 2-7 - NCARB

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) The Board shall maintain membership in
				NCARB and pay the necessary costs thereof.
(b) The Board shall keep up-to-date
				information on the recommended policies adopted from time to time by
				NCARB.
(c) The Board may consult
				with NCARB in establishing uniform standards of architectural licensure
				throughout the United States.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 012 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Sub-Agency 0001 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Chapter 2 - General Provisions › Section 2-8 - CLARB

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) The Board shall maintain membership in
				CLARB and pay the necessary costs thereof.
(b) The Board shall keep up-to-date
				information on the recommended policies adopted from time to time by
				CLARB.
(c) The Board may consult
				with CLARB in establishing uniform standards of landscape architectural
				licensure throughout the United States.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 012 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Sub-Agency 0001 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Chapter 2 - General Provisions › Section 2-9 - Fees

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Fees shall be transmitted in U.S. funds.
				Applications not accompanied by the proper fee will be returned to the
				applicant. All fees are non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the Board's
				decision.
(b) The fee schedule for
				licensure is as follows:
(i) License
				Application
(A) By Examination
				$375.00
(B) By Reciprocity
				$375.00
(C) Reissuance of an
				expired license $375.00
(D)
				Reactivation of a retired license $375.00
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 012 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Sub-Agency 0001 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Chapter 3 - LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS › Section 3-1 - Authority

Current through July 13, 2024
The Board is authorized under Wyoming Statute33-4-104(a),
				  33-4-105(e), and the WAPA to promulgate rules and regulations related to the
				  application and licensure procedures to practice architecture and landscape
				  architecture in Wyoming.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 012 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Sub-Agency 0001 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Chapter 3 - LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS › Section 3-2 - Licensure Standards for Architects

Current through July 13, 2024
To be granted licensure in addition to the requirements set
				  forth in W.S. 33-4-101  through -117, an applicant shall:
(a) Hold a professional degree in
				architecture from a NAAB-accredited program, or hold a foreign degree in
				architecture from a degree program having requirements substantially equal to
				those established by NAAB and evaluated by EESA; and
(b) Have satisfied the AXP requirements in
				accordance with NCARB AXP guidelines; and
(c) Have passed the ARE.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 012 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Sub-Agency 0001 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Chapter 3 - LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS › Section 3-3 - Licensure Standards for Landscape Architects

Current through July 13, 2024
To be granted licensure in addition to the requirements set
				  forth in W.S. 33-4-101  through -117, an applicant shall:
(a) Document eight (8) years of experience in
				the practice of landscape architecture. This experience may be obtained in a
				combination of education and work experience as outlined below:
Degree
Years of Education Experience
							 Achieved
Years of Work Experience Required
Total
LAAB or Landscape Architecture Accreditation Council
							 Accredited Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Landscape
							 Architecture
6
2
8
Non-Accredited Bachelor's Degree in Landscape
							 Architecture
4
4
8
2-Year Non-Accredited Master's Degree in Landscape
							 Architecture
2
6
8
2-Year Certificate in Landscape
							 Architecture
2
6
8
Other Bachelor's Degree
2
6
8
Other 2-Year Master's Degree
1
7
8
2-Year Associate Degree
1
7
8
2-Year Certificate
1
7
8
No Secondary Degree
0
8
8
(i) Work
				experience must be obtained in the regulated practice of landscape architecture
				under the direct supervision of a licensed landscape architect, licensed
				architect, licensed civil engineer, or credentialed planner. Work experience
				must involve the planning, design, management and nurturing of the built and
				natural environments.
(ii)
				Full-time experience is defined as at least 35 hours per week for at least two
				(2) consecutive months. Part-time experience is defined as 20 to 34 hours per
				week for at least four (4) consecutive months. One hundred percent of full-time
				experience is credited toward the education and experience requirement. Six (6)
				months for every one (1) year of part-time experience is credited toward the
				education and experience requirement. Experience earned in employment
				consisting of fewer than 20 hours per week does not count toward the education
				and experience requirement.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 012 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Sub-Agency 0001 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Chapter 3 - LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS › Section 3-4 - Application Status

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) For
				applicants seeking licensure, all requirements shall be met during the
				timeframe identified immediately prior to submitting a completed
				application.
(b) Applications shall
				be deemed "complete" when all necessary documentation has been received by the
				Board Office.
(c) Applications
				shall expire one (1) year after submission. If an application expires, an
				applicant shall submit a new application, including payment of fee.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 012 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Sub-Agency 0001 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Chapter 3 - LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS › Section 3-5 - Licensure by Examination

Current through July 13, 2024
(a)
				Eligibility. An applicant may seek licensure by examination if the applicant is
				not licensed to practice in another jurisdiction or if the applicant fails to
				meet other licensure methods.
(b)
				Application Requirements. Applicant shall:
(i)
				Submit a completed application; and
(ii) Request transmittal of their NCARB or
				CLARB record documenting completion of the education, examination, and
				experience criteria identified in Section  2  or  3, as applicable.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 012 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Sub-Agency 0001 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Chapter 3 - LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS › Section 3-6 - Reciprocal Licensure

Current through July 13, 2024
(a)
				Eligibility. An applicant may seek licensure by reciprocity if the applicant is
				licensed to practice in another jurisdiction.
(b) Application Requirements. Applicant
				shall:
(i) Submit a completed application and
				payment of fees; and
(ii) Submit
				evidence of competency identified in Section  2  or  3  by requesting:
(A) Transmittal of an NCARB or CLARB
				certificate; or
(B) Verification of
				their active license in another jurisdiction with licensure requirements
				substantially similar to Wyoming.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 012 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Sub-Agency 0001 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Chapter 3 - LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS › Section 3-7 - License Classification

Current through July 13, 2024
Three types of license classifications are used to denote the
				  method by which the applicant obtains licensure:
(a) Type A License, Licensure by Prior
				Practice (or grandfathering):
(i) For
				Architects type A licenses were issued to those qualified applicants upon
				passage of the initial licensing act in the year 1951. No further type A
				licenses will be issued.
(ii) For
				Landscape Architects type A licenses were issued to those qualified applicants
				upon passage of the revised licensing act in the year 1992. No further type A
				licenses will be issued.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 012 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Sub-Agency 0001 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Chapter 3 - LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS › Section 3-8 - Reinstatement

Current through July 13, 2024
(a)
				Eligibility. An applicant may seek to have his or her license reinstated if the
				applicant's Wyoming license has been revoked, surrendered, suspended,
				conditioned, or restricted and no longer holds a license.
(b) Application Requirements. Applicant
				shall:
(i) Submit a completed application and
				payment of fee;
(ii) Submit
				evidence of complying with the requirements of a previous Board order, if
				applicable;
(iii) Submit evidence
				of applicant's ability to safely and competently practice; and
(iv) Submit evidence demonstrating just cause
				for reinstatement.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 012 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Sub-Agency 0001 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Chapter 4 - Licensure Standards for Landscape Architects › Section 4-2 - Application Procedure

Current through July 13, 2024
Every individual seeking landscape architectural licensure
				  shall submit:
(a) A complete and
				legible application form to the Board. The application must be accompanied by:
(i) a color photograph taken within six (6)
				months of the date of application, and
(ii) the non-refundable application fee,
				and
(iii) proof of legal presence
				in the U.S. as required by U.S. Code Title 8, Chapter 14, Section 1621.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 012 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Sub-Agency 0001 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Chapter 4 - Licensure Standards for Landscape Architects › Section 4-3 - Reciprocal Licensure

Current through July 13, 2024
In order to qualify for a reciprocal license, the applicant
				  must hold a current license as a landscape architect in good standing from a
				  jurisdiction with licensure requirements substantially equal, as determined by
				  the Board, to those established in the practice act. If the Board determines
				  that the applicant gained licensure in another reciprocal jurisdiction without
				  meeting that jurisdiction's minimum requirements, the Board may deny licensure
				  in Wyoming. The Board may accept CLARB certification as satisfactory evidence
				  of meeting the requirements for reciprocal licensure.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 012 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Sub-Agency 0001 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Chapter 4 - Licensure Standards for Landscape Architects › Section 4-4 - Notification of Applicants and Right of Appeal

Current through July 13, 2024
When an applicant has submitted evidence that he/she has
				  satisfied all the standards set forth in this Chapter, the Board shall review
				  the application and notify the applicant of its decision in writing. If the
				  applicant is denied on the basis of initial application materials, the reasons
				  for this rejection shall be communicated in writing. The applicant shall have
				  the right of reconsideration as established in Chapter 11.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 012 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Sub-Agency 0001 - Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of › Chapter 5 - Examination for Architects › Section 5-1 - Nature of Examination

Current through July 13, 2024
The examination used by the Board to determine eligibility
				  for licensure shall be the current ARE, as administered by
				  NCARB.