Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 24 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 24.225 - BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Subchapter 24.225.9 - Euthanasia Technicians and Agencies
Rule 24.225.922 - CERTIFIED EUTHANASIA AGENCY OPERATION STANDARDS
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 24.225.922
Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024
(1) A certified euthanasia agency cannot operate unless:
(a) a license has been issued
by the board;
(b) the licensee has
a current DEA permit, including a DEA number; and
(c) the certified euthanasia agency has a
designated attorney-in-fact.
(2) Certified euthanasia agencies must:
(a) have a designated area for euthanasia
that can hold at least two people;
(b) maintain the euthanasia area in a clean
and sanitary condition at all times;
(c) have bright, even light in the euthanasia
area;
(d) have proper ventilation
in the euthanasia area;
(e) have a
table or work area for handling animals during euthanasia;
(f) have a designated surface or cabinet to
store equipment;
(g) display the
facility license and licenses of all licensed staff in a conspicuous place so
they can be seen by members of the public. Personal addresses on licenses may
be covered;
(h) have sufficient
materials on-site for euthanasia, including, but not limited to:
(i) medical quality needles;
(ii) disposal container for used sharps as
defined in
75-10-1003, MCA, that
meets the requirements in
75-10-1005,
MCA;
(iii) syringes;
(iv) first aid kit;
(v) electric clippers;
(vi) stethoscope;
(vii) humane restraint devices;
(viii) towels; and
(ix) disinfectant;
(i) comply with all state and federal laws
pertaining to storage of approved euthanasia and restraint drugs; and
(j) comply with all state and
federal laws pertaining to recordkeeping requirements for approved euthanasia
and restraint drugs
AUTH: 37-1-131, 37-18-202, 37-18-603, MCA IMP: 37-1-131, 37-18-603, 37-18-604, MCA
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