D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-11109

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 17-11109 - AUTHORIZATION TO PRACTICE AS VETERINARY EUTHANASIA TECHNICIAN WITHOUT A CERTIFICATE

11109.1

The following persons may be issued a temporary authorization to practice as veterinary euthanasia technicians without a certificate:

(a) A person enrolled in an accredited, Board-approved sixteen (16)-hour certification course as provided for in § 11102.1 to qualify for certification; or

(b) An applicant who has filed an initial application for certification and is awaiting action on that initial application in accordance with Subsection 103(e) of the Act (D.C. Official Code § 3-1201.03(e) ).

11109.2

A person authorized to practice under this section may do so only under the direct supervision of a certified veterinary euthanasia technician or a licensed veterinarian in good standing.

11109.3

A person seeking authorization to practice under this section shall submit a request for such authorization to the Board jointly with a supervising veterinary euthanasia technician or veterinarian and may not begin to engage in the practice of veterinary euthanasia until he or she has received approval from the Board.

11109.4

An authorization to practice under this section shall not exceed six (6) months for a person meeting the requirement of § 11109.1(a) or ninety (90) days for a person meeting the requirement of § 11109.1(b).

11109.5

A person authorized to practice under this section shall be subject to all provisions of the law and regulations applicable to a certified veterinary euthanasia technician and may be subject to disciplinary action by the Board in accordance with Section 514 of the Act (D.C. Official Code § 3-1205.14 ).

11109.6

A veterinarian or veterinary euthanasia technician supervising a person practicing under this section shall be fully responsible for the action and conduct of the supervisee and may be subject to disciplinary action for any violation of the law or regulations by the supervisee.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-11109

Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 7717 (8/6/2021)