(a) Establishment.--There is hereby established a Statewide registry within the department for the purpose of maintaining information relating to individuals appointed as humane society police officers.

(a.1) Inclusion in registry.--A humane society police officer shall make, upon appointment, an application to the department for inclusion in the registry on a form provided by the department. The application shall include confirmation of the appointment by the court of common pleas, proof of completion of the necessary education and a criminal history report from the Pennsylvania State Police under 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 91 (relating to criminal history record information).

(a.2) Renewals.--A humane society police officer shall apply for renewal of inclusion in the registry every two years on the anniversary of the date of appointment as a humane society police officer. The renewal shall occur in a form and manner as determined by the department and shall include proof of completion of the continuing education required under section 3713 (relating to continuing education program) and a criminal history report from the Pennsylvania State Police under 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 91.

(b) Access to registry.--The information included within the Statewide registry shall be made accessible to the public through the department's World Wide Web site and shall include the following:

(c) Updates.--The department shall update the registry within ten days of receiving information required for inclusion on the Statewide registry.

(d) Confidential information.--At no time shall the home address or any other related personal information of an individual appointed as a humane society police office be made public through the Statewide registry.