Ill. Admin. Code tit. 17, § 525.50 - Euthanasia

a) Methods of euthanasia must be approved by the Department and include such methods as:

1) captive bolt, gunshot, cervical dislocation and stunning (mechanical only);

2) inhalants, including halothane, isoflurane, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide; and

3) noninhalants, including barbiturates and barbiturate derivatives that are acquired and dispensed in accordance with the Illinois Controlled Substances Act [ 720 ILCS 570 ], U.S. Controlled Substances Act (21 USC 801 et seq.), and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Regulations ( 21 CFR 1301 et seq.) may be used for euthanasia of mammals; acetone may be used for euthanasia of striped skunks.

b) Animals captured under authority of this Part may be transferred to a euthanasia agency (see 510 ILCS 72/25), if the agency agrees to accept them.

c) Violation is a Class B misdemeanor.

Notes

Ill. Admin. Code tit. 17, § 525.50

Added at 41 Ill. Reg. 8476, effective 6/28/2017