Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1730 - Veterinary Examiners
Chapter 1730-06 - Chemical Capture
Section 1730-06-.10 - APPROVED DRUGS AND DRUG-ADMINISTERING EQUIPMENT

(1) A licensed veterinarian, licensed veterinary technician employed by and functioning under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian, or a certified animal chemical capture technician may administer Telazol in performing chemical capture.

(2) A licensed veterinarian shall use his or her Drug Enforcement Administration number to obtain the controlled substances used in the chemical capture of animals.

(3) All drugs used for chemical capture shall be approved by the Board. The licensed veterinarian, licensed veterinary technician working under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian, and animal chemical capture technician shall administer the chemical capture drugs approved by the Board to the species of animal for which the Food and Drug Administration has approved their use and shall administer the drugs in accordance with all other Food and Drug Administration rules, regulations, recommendations, and guidelines.

(4) A licensed veterinarian shall ensure that the tranquilizer guns used for chemical capture shall have adequate sighting capabilities and the capability of tracking the darts that they shoot.

(5) A licensed veterinarian shall ensure that the tranquilizer guns are securely stored and well-maintained in a high state of repair and accuracy at all times.