Okla. Admin. Code § 775:10-8-20

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 775:10-8-20 - Area used for animal euthanasia; recommended equipment and supplies

(a) The area used for animal euthanasia at a law enforcement agency, animal control agency or animal shelter should:

(1) Be an area that is separated from the rest of the agency or shelter and from public view by a wall, barrier or other divider or an area that is not used for any other purpose while an animal is being euthanized;

(2) Have bright and even lighting. Additional lighting over the location where euthanasia agents are administered by injection is highly recommended;

(3) Have an ambient temperature that is between 60 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit;

(4) Have adequate ventilation to prevent the accumulation of odors. At least one exhaust fan which is vented directly to the outside from an enclosed room is suggested;

(5) Have flooring which is dry and non-slip to prevent accidents, and is easy to clean and disinfect; and

(6) Be kept clean and disinfected.

(b) The law enforcement agency, animal control agency or animal shelter is recommended to provide the following equipment and supplies for the area used for animal euthanasia;

(1) A table or work area where an animal can be handled and restrained while being euthanized.

(2) An adequate supply of 18, 20, and 22 gauge disposable needles of medical quality in appropriate lengths and in other gauges and lengths as required by the species and size of animals normally handled by the agency or shelter;

(3) An adequate supply of disposable or non-disposable syringes of medical quality in sizes appropriate for the volumes of drugs which must be administered based on the species and sizes of animals normally handled by the agency or shelter. The use of syringes equipped with non-slip or Luer-Lok®-type hubs is strongly recommended for the safety of personnel;

(4) A commercially available sharps container for used needles and syringes, constructed of puncture resistant material;

Okla. Admin. Code § 775:10-8-20

Added at 18 Ok Reg 1379, eff 5-11-01; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 3371, eff 5-21-01 (emergency); Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1872, eff 7-1-02

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 39, Issue 24, September 1, 2022, eff. 9/11/2022