| (a) Inspections.
(1) An inspector must conduct inspections during the
facility's normal business hours, and the licensed breeder or representative
must be given a reasonable opportunity to be present during the inspection.
(2) If an inspector determines it is not appropriate
to provide advance notice to the licensed breeder or representative
before arriving at the facility, the inspection report must describe
the reasons supporting the determination.
(3) In conducting an inspection under this section,
an inspector may not enter or access any portion of a private residence
of a licensed breeder except as necessary to access animals or other
property relevant to the care of the animals.
(4) An inspector may request that relevant documents
or records be provided for inspection.
(5) Inspectors must submit inspection reports to the
department not later than the 10th day after the date of the inspection
in a manner prescribed by the department and provide a copy of the
report to the licensed breeder or its representative.
(6) An inspector may not perform an inspection authorized
by §91.52 and §91.53 unless assigned or requested by the
department.
(7) Inspections must be conducted in accordance with:
(A) the training procedures and protocols approved
by the department; or
(B) if good cause exists to deviate from the established
procedures and protocols or if no procedure or protocol exists for
the issues presented during the inspection, the inspection report
must contain an explanation of the issues presented and procedures
followed.
(b) Investigations. On receipt of a complaint alleging
a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter,
the department shall investigate the alleged violation.
(c) Reports of Animal Cruelty. A person conducting
an inspection or an investigation under this chapter shall notify
the appropriate local law enforcement agency not later than 24 hours
after discovering evidence of animal cruelty or neglect during the
inspection or investigation.
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