Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.3503

Current through Vol. 24-22, December 15, 2024
Section R. 338.3503 - Animal euthanasia; application for permit

Rule 3.

(1) An animal control shelter, animal protection shelter, or class B dealer shall apply to the department for a permit under R 338.3502, on a form provided by the department, together with the requisite fee, which shall contain all of the following information:
(a) The name, address, and MDARD registration number of the animal control shelter, animal protection shelter, or the USDA license number of the class B dealer.
(b) The name, address, and biographical data of the individual who is in charge of the day-to-day operation of the animal control shelter, animal protection shelter, or class B dealer and who is responsible for the storage and recordkeeping of the commercially prepared, premixed solution of sodium pentobarbital and animal tranquilizers.
(c) The name, address, and biographical data of the individual responsible for designating employees who will practice euthanasia pursuant to the code.
(d) The name of the veterinarian who trained each individual.
(e) Beginning no later than January 1, 2022, or earlier, if a class B dealer chooses to administer an animal tranquilizer for pre-euthanasia sedation before that date, a class B dealer shall submit both of the following:
(i) The name and address of the class B dealer or an employee of the class B dealer and documentation from the trainer that he or she has completed the training required in R 338.3507.
(ii) The name of the individual in charge of the day-to-day operation of the class B dealer and documentation from the trainer that the individual received and can document completion of the training described in R 338.3507.
(f) Beginning no later than January 1, 2022, or earlier, if an animal control shelter or an animal protection shelter chooses to administer animal tranquilizers in addition to xylazine hydrochloride for pre-euthanasia sedation before that date, an animal control shelter or an animal protection shelter shall submit both of the following.
(i) The name and address of an employee and documentation from the trainer that the employee has completed the training required in R 338.3507.
(ii) The name of the individual in charge of the day-to-day operation and documentation from the trainer that the individual received and can document completion of the training described in R 338.3507.
(2) A permit issued under this rule is valid for 2 years and may be renewed upon application to the department and payment of the requisite fee.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.3503

2013 AACS; 2021 MR 20, Eff. 10/28/2021