Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1730-04-.11 - UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Unprofessional conduct shall include but not be limited to the following:

(1) Failing to maintain a record of each animal euthanized, and the euthanasia and/or pre-euthanasia solution dosages, or failing to maintain a record of how the euthanasia and/or pre-euthanasia drugs were obtained.

(2) Failing to employ a C.A.E.T. to whom euthanasia functions are delegated or assigned.

(3) Revealing without written permission knowledge obtained in a professional capacity about animals or owners. Exceptions:

(a) When said information is requested during a formal investigation by representatives of the State of Tennessee; or

(b) Other law enforcement agencies; or when required to do so pursuant to any action in a court of law; or

(c) When required by law to report state or federal agencies; or

(d) When animals are adopted.

(4) Failing to cooperate with authorities investigating incompetent, unethical, or illegal practices of a C.A.C.A.

(5) Performing euthanasia techniques or procedures without proper education and/or certification.

(6) Engaging in acts of dishonesty which relate to the operation of a C.A.C.A.

(7) Treating or professing to treat, or issuing any pharmaceutical to any human.

(8) Any violation of T.C.A. §§ 63-12-124.

(9) Violation of the provisions of the Non-livestock Animal Humane Death Act codified at T.C.A. §§ 44-17-301, et seq.

(10) Violation of Rule 1730-04-.13 and Rule 1730-05-.14 regarding the dispensing and distribution of pharmaceuticals.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1730-04-.11

Original rule filed December 21, 1999; effective March 5, 2000. Amendment filed July 28, 2003; effective October 11, 2003. Amendment filed July 27, 2006; effective October 10, 2006.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-20444-17-303, 63-12-106, 63-12-124, and 63-12-141.