Ariz. Admin. Code § 3-2-1202

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R3-2-1202 - General Provisions

A. Euthanasia of animals shall be done in compliance with the provisions of this Article and in accordance with procedures established under A.R.S. § 11-1021 by the local governing body.

B. Any shelter that does not employ a licensed supervisory veterinarian may apply for a DEA controlled-substances registration for each physical location in order to administer euthanasia. DEA will only grant the registration if the shelter is approved by, and meets the standards of, the State Veterinarian, as follows:

1. The responsible person is formally designated by the controlling person of the shelter as the individual responsible to obtain and manage controlled substances on behalf of the shelter;

2. The responsible person must successfully complete an approved euthanasia training course;

3. The responsible person and the State Veterinarian must execute an agreement obligating the responsible person to comply with this Article;

4. The responsible person is 21 years of age or older; and

5. The responsible person shall provide three professional references to the State Veterinarian to demonstrate professionalism and good moral character.

C. Duties and responsibilities of the responsible person are to:

1. Abide by all local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of a shelter, including those laws and regulations governing possession and use of controlled substances.

2. Ensure that any authorized employee who administers euthanasia complies with the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals: 2020 Edition.

3. Ensure that any authorized employee who administers euthanasia has successfully completed a curriculum of euthanasia training approved by the State Veterinarian.

D. Prior to the expiration of the current DEA registration, the responsible person shall submit an application to the State Veterinarian at least 45 days prior to that expiration, requesting re-approval of the shelter according to the requirements of this Article. The State Veterinarian approval shall run concurrently with the DEA registration, except as indicated in subsection (E).

E. The shelter shall inform the State Veterinarian within 14 days of a change in:

1. Ownership or controlling person;

2. Location;

3. Responsible person; or

4. Expiration or termination of an agreement or contract between a town, city, county or state utilizing the services of a privately operated shelter or shelters.

F. Upon a change listed in subsection (E), the controlling person shall file an application with the State Veterinarian, requesting reapproval of the shelter according to the requirements of this Article. The existing agreement terminates upon the date of the change, and the shelter shall not administer any controlled substances until the State Veterinarian approves the new application and a new DEA registration is obtained.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-2-1202

New Section made by final rulemaking at 29 A.A.R. 1327, effective 7/8/2023.