Ohio Admin. Code 901:12-1-02 - Inhalant agents

Carbon dioxide (CO2):

(A) Compressed carbon dioxide (CO2) gas in cylinders is the only allowed source of carbon dioxide.
(B) Gas concentration must be maintained for at least one minute after death.
(C) Carbon dioxide is the only chemical to be used for euthanasia of animals intended for human or animal consumption.

Notes

Ohio Admin. Code 901:12-1-02
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 6/5/2025 and 06/05/2030
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 904.03
Rule Amplifies: 904.03, 904.04
Prior Effective Dates: 01/20/2011
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 05/11/2017 and 05/11/2022
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 904.03
Rule Amplifies: 904.03, 904.04
Prior Effective Dates: 1/20/2011

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