Board of Pharmacy
Chapter 855

Rule Caption: Amends and suspends Controlled Substance Rules relating to animal euthanasia.

Adm. Order No.: BP 7-2011(Temp)

Filed with Sec. of State: 12-15-2011

Certified to be Effective: 12-15-11 thru 4-27-12

Notice Publication Date:

Rules Amended: 855-080-0100

Rules Suspended: 855-080-0100(T), 855-080-0103(T)

Subject: Changes to OAR 855-080-0100 through 855-080-0103 are required to accommodate revisions that were made to the Veterinary Medical Examining Board’s rules relating to the registration of Certified Euthanasia Technicians that expired on October 31, 2011.

      December 9, 2011, the Veterinary Medical Examining Board adopted temporary rules to reinstate licensure requirements for Certified Euthanasia Technicians that were previously removed. Without the Board of Pharmacy temporary rule, new Animal Euthanasia Drug Outlet registrations cannot be issued and existing registered Animal Euthanasia Drug Outlets will not be able to renew. Animal Euthanasia Drug Registrations with the Oregon Board of Pharmacy expire December 31, 2011.

      The Board amends 855-080-0100 to incorporate a reference to Division 110 where 2011 legislatively approved fee increase which were adopted by Temporary Rule in June and effective July 1, 2011 were implemented. The Board suspends temporary rules

      855-080-0100(T) and 855-080-0103(T).

Rules Coordinator: Karen MacLean—(971) 673-0001

855-080-0100

Animal Euthanasia

(1) The following requirements shall be met in order for a humane society or animal control agency to be registered or registration renewed to allow the purchase, possession and administration of sodium pentobarbital for euthanizing injured, sick, homeless or unwanted domestic pets and other animals:

(a) Storage. All supplies of sodium pentobarbital shall be kept in a locked cabinet. An assigned person designated in writing shall be responsible for the security of the sodium pentobarbital. Such designated person shall allow withdrawal of the drug only to a person certified by the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board to administer sodium pentobarbital;

 (b) Records. The following records shall be made at the time of the occurrence and shall be maintained for a minimum of three years, available for inspection by the Board of Pharmacy and its agents:

(A) A record of the withdrawal of sodium pentobarbital, signed by the person who takes possession of the sodium pentobarbital for administration;

(B) A record of the weight, species of animal and dosage administered for euthanasia signed by the person who administers the drug and by the designated person responsible for security;

(C) A record of all wastage signed by the person administering the drug and the designated person responsible for security; and

(D) A weekly record of verification of the stock on hand, minus the amounts withdrawn for administration, signed by the designated person responsible for security;

(E) A record of disposal of any expired or unwanted sodium pentobarbital. Disposal shall be in a conformance with 21 CFR 1307.21.

(c) Audits. The registrant shall submit to random audits of records and analysis of prepared solutions by the State Board of Pharmacy or its agents.

(2) The fee for registration shall be paid as specified in Division 110 of this chapter of rules.

(3) The Board will suspend or revoke the registration of any humane society or animal control agency which allows a person to administer sodium pentobarbital who is not certified by the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board to administer such drug.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 475 & 689.205

Stats. Implemented: ORS 689.151 & 689.155

Hist.: 1PB 2-1984, f. & ef. 3-7-84; PB 9-1990, f. & cert. ef. 12-5-90; PB 5-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-19-91; BP 6-2011(Temp), f. 10-20-11, cert. ef. 10-31-11 thru 4-27-12; BP 7-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-15-11 thru 4-27-12

855-080-0103

Training

(1) The individual who will be allowed to administer controlled substances for animal euthanasia shall document completion of a minimum of 8 hours of training in the use of sodium pentobarbital as selected by the designated licensed veterinarian.

(2) Training for individuals who will be allowed to administer controlled substances for animal euthanasia shall be provided by a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine currently licensed in this state; and

(a) May include both lecture and self-study instruction and clinical experience; and

(b) Provide that, at a minimum, the individual demonstrates competency to:

(A) Give inter-cardial, intraperitoneal, and intravenous injections;

(B) Make a positive determination of death;

(C) Handle animals properly in order to ease trauma and stress; and

(D) Accurately document all information required for record keeping.

(3) Proficiency may be shown by completion of a self-assessment program. The designated veterinarian shall endorse the proficiency of trainees.

(4) Documentation of training must be retained at any site practicing euthanasia on animals and must be made available to the Board upon request

Stat. Auth.: ORS 475 & 689.205

Stats. Implemented: ORS 689.151 & 689.155

Hist.: BP 6-2011(Temp), f. 10-20-11, cert. ef. 10-31-11 thru 4-27-12; Suspended by BP 7-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-15-11 thru 4-27-12

The official, record copy of this publication is contained in the original Administrative Orders and Rulemaking Notices filed with the Secretary of State, Archives Division. Discrepancies, if any, are satisfied in favor of the original versions.