Ohio Administrative Code
Title 3342 - Kent State University
Chapter 3342-3 - Administrative Policies Regarding Academic Requirements
Section 3342-3-03.3 - Administrative policy regarding animal care and use
Current through all regulations passed and filed through December 16, 2024
(A) Statement of purpose. Recognizing a scientific and ethical responsibility to provide appropriately for the welfare of animals used for research and education, the university and its faculty and staff are committed to assuring humane care and use of these animals. To implement this commitment, an animal care and use (ACUC) committee under the direction of the provost or designee will be established. The animal care and use committee will operate in accordance with the United States public health service policy on humane care and use of laboratory animals and the public health service "Guide for the "Care and Use of Laboratory Animals," the provisions of the United States Animal Welfare Act and other applicable laws and regulations.
(B) Responsibilities of the ACUC. The ACUC has the following responsibilities:
(C) General principles. The following general principles apply equally to all projects involving animals, whether carried out solely with university resources or with the assistance of outside funds. The university has responsibility for communicating and explaining these principles to university personnel, and for providing procedural guidelines to effect their observance.
Replaces: 3342-3- 03.3