Bylaws Of The California Narcotic Canine Association

Bylaws As Amended and Current as of February 9, 2008

ARTICLE I: Name and Purpose of the Association

Section A

The name of the Association shall be the “California Narcotic Canine Association” hereinafter referred to as “CNCA” or the “Association”.

Section B

The purpose of the CNCA is to educate, train, promote, and increase the knowledge and standards of narcotic detection canines; to support and organize certification tests and trials for narcotic detection and explosive detection canines; and to enhance, in all aspects, the use and deployment of narcotic and explosive detection canines.

ARTICLE II: Membership

Section A

TYPES
There shall be four categories of membership: LIFE-CHARTER, REGULAR, ASSOCIATE, and HONORARY. All memberships are the sole and exclusive property of CNCA and may be suspended and/or revoked “for cause” by the Board of Directors.

1. A LIFE-CHARTER member is defined as any of the ten original founding members of the CNCA, as well as any valid existing private, police/narcotic canine detection training entity which any LIFE-CHARTER member may represent, and as such, they shall be entitled to lifetime rights and benefits as defined infra in these by-law of this Association, as long as they remain members in good standing.
2. A REGULAR membership shall be open to all persons who are sworn Federal, State, County, Municipal, or Military law enforcement officers. This category shall also include any law enforcement officers who are sworn law enforcement officers for a foreign jurisdiction. In order for any Regular member to be nominated or hold a position on the Board of Directors, they be must be a sworn law enforcement officer or otherwise appointed by the Executive Board of Directors.
3. An ASSOCIATE membership is open to those who are:
   1. Law Enforcement Officers without a working narcotic or explosive detection canine,but wish to support the goals and mission of CNCA.
4. Vendor/Trainer
   1. Private trainers and vendors who currently train narcotic/explosive detection canines for law enforcement agencies per the following terms and conditions;

NARCOTICS:
(A) All private trainers and vendors at the time of application for membership to CNCA shall possess and have a current Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the United States Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration in the name of the private trainer or vendor. A copy of the Controlled Substance Registration Certificate must be submitted with the original CNCA membership application. Any lapse of valid United States Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration Controlled Substance Registration will immediately terminate membership status in CNCA. Further, any additional requirements from any foreign or local jurisdiction must also be complied with and submitted along with all other documentation to CNCA for membership consideration; and (B) The private trainer or vendor must be under a current contract to train and/or maintain narcotic detection dogs for a recognized law enforcement agency. A letter from the head of the law enforcement agency verifying an existing contractual relationship must be submitted with the original CNCA membership application. If the private trainer or vendor fails to maintain a valid contract per this section membership in CNCA will immediately terminate

EXPLOSIVES:
(A) Explosive Detection Dog trainers and vendors must possess a current ATF license/permit to possess explosive substances.

(B) The private trainer or vendor must be under a current contract to train and/or maintain explosive detection dogs for a recognized law enforcement agency. A letter from the head of the law enforcement agency verifying an existing contractual relationship must be submitted with the original CNCA membership application. If the private trainer or vendor fails to maintain a valid contract per this section membership in CNCA will immediately terminate. Annual membership fee is $300