Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1730-05-.02 - NECESSITY OF CERTIFICATION

(1) Prior to engaging in practice as a Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician in a Certified Animal Control Agency, a person must hold a current Tennessee certificate or valid temporary certificate from the Board.

(2) Licensed veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians employed by and functioning under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian performing euthanasia of animals in a Certified Animal Control Agency are exempt from certification as Certified Animal Euthanasia Technicians.

(3) With regard to those individuals performing euthanasia in a public or private agency, animal shelter or other facility operated for the collection, care and/or euthanasia of stray, neglected, abandoned or unwanted non-livestock animals and who meet the following criteria, certification as a certified animal euthanasia technician is not required:

(a) If the individual passed a Board-approved euthanasia-technician certification course and performed euthanasia prior to July 1, 2001; and

(b) If the individual is an employee or agent of a public or private agency, animal shelter or other facility operated for the collection, care and/or euthanasia of stray, neglected, abandoned or unwanted non-livestock animals or is a Tennessee veterinarian medical technician.

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Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1730-05-.02

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

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 44-17-301 et seq., 63-1-106, 63-12-106, and 63-12-141.