Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-2-1203 - Requirements of Euthanasia Approved Curriculum; Recordkeeping; Inspection

A. The following organizations offer approved euthanasia courses: The American Humane Association; The National Animal Care and Control Association; Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy. The State Veterinarian reserves the right to approve or withdraw the approval of curricula at any time. Approved curriculum training shall include an instructional section and a practical exam showing skill competency; and shall include, but not be limited to, the following topics:

1. Anatomy;

2. Personnel safety, controlled substance diversion, and compassion fatigue;

3. Controlled substance handling and mechanism of action;

4. Humane methods of handling and euthanasia of domestic animals;

5. Methods to ensure barriers between animals during euthanasia;

6. Concepts particular to euthanasia of wild or feral animals;

7. Administering pre-euthanasia sedatives;

8. Verification of death; and

9. Acceptable methods of disposal of animal remains and euthanasia supplies.

B. The responsible person shall keep records of all euthanasia-related activities including, but not limited to:

1. Identification of animals euthanized;

2. Reason for euthanasia;

3. Method of euthanasia;

4. Adverse events; and

5. All recordkeeping required by the Controlled Substances Act.

C. A shelter is subject to periodic random inspection by the Office of the State Veterinarian. Upon request by the Office of the State Veterinarian, the responsible person or controlling person shall immediately produce records.

D. Following an audit or inspection, if evidence exists of noncompliance with the above standards, the State Veterinarian reserves the right to modify the agreement. The State Veterinarian may also terminate the agreement, and notify the DEA that the shelter has lost approval by the State Veterinarian to administer euthanasia by unlicensed individuals.

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Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-2-1203

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