IDAPA 46 - BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

46.01.01 - RULES OF THE STATE OF IDAHO BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

DOCKET NO. 46-0101-1301

NOTICE OF RULEMAKING - PROPOSED RULE

AUTHORITY: In compliance with Section 67-5221(1), Idaho Code, notice is hereby given that this agency has initiated proposed rulemaking procedures. The action is authorized pursuant to Section 54-2105, Idaho Code.

PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE: Public hearing(s) concerning this rulemaking will be scheduled if requested in writing by twenty-five (25) persons, a political subdivision, or an agency, not later than September 18, 2013.

The hearing site(s) will be accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for accommodation must be made not later than five (5) days prior to the hearing, to the agency address below.

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY: The following is a nontechnical explanation of the substance and purpose of the proposed rulemaking:

The rulemaking is necessary to correct a misstatement in the body of a rule; to add verbiage regarding functions that can be delegated to a veterinary technician under appropriate supervision consistent with a recent statutory change; to be more responsive to requests for copies of patient records; and to update and clarify certification provisions for certified euthanasia technicians.

This rulemaking is intended to make revisions in four (4) areas of Board rules. First, Rule 102 is being amended to correct a misstatement regarding the time period for completing continuing education by certified veterinary technicians. Second, Rule 103 is being revised to insert language authorizing a certified veterinary technician to dispense and deliver certain previously prescribed antibiotics and medications, under the indirect supervision of a veterinarian. Third, Rule 154.05 is being amended to provide a more realistic and meaningful time period (three business days) for veterinarians to respond to a request for records from an animal owner or another treating veterinarian. Finally, at the recommendation of the Certified Euthanasia Task Force, certain provisions in Rule 205 concerning the training and examination of certified euthanasia technicians are being modified to specify procedures, passing grades and clarification on certification processes.

FEE SUMMARY: The following is a specific description of the fee or charge imposed or increased: None.

FISCAL IMPACT: The following is a specific description, if applicable, of any negative fiscal impact on the state general fund greater than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) during the fiscal year resulting from this rulemaking:

The rulemaking should have no fiscal impact on either the General Fund or the Board's dedicated fund.

NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING: Pursuant to Section 67-5220(1), Idaho Code, negotiated rulemaking was conducted. The Notice of Intent to Promulgate Rules - Negotiated Rulemaking was published in the June 5, 2013 Idaho Administrative Bulletin, Vol. 13-6, page 47.

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE: Pursuant to Section 67-5229(2)(a), Idaho Code, the following is a brief synopsis of why the materials cited are being incorporated by reference into this rule: N/A

ASSISTANCE ON TECHNICAL QUESTIONS, SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN COMMENTS: For assistance on technical questions concerning the proposed rule, contact Jodie Ellis, Executive Director, at (208) 332-8588.

Anyone may submit written comments regarding this proposed rulemaking. All written comments must be directed to the undersigned and must be delivered on or before September 25, 2013.

DATED this 24th day of July, 2013.

Jodie Ellis
Executive Director
Board of Veterinary Medicine
2270 Old Penitentiary Rd.
P. O. Box 7249
Boise, ID 83707
Phone: (208) 332-8588
Fax: (208) 334-2170

THE FOLLOWING IS THE PROPOSED TEXT OF DOCKET NO. 46-0101-1301

102. CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN MANDATORY CONTINUING EDUCATION.

In order to best serve the citizens of Idaho and their animals, each certified veterinary technician shall be required to complete a minimum of fourteen (14) hours of ongoing continuing education in the field of veterinary technology in each and every two (2) year certification period following the date of his certification. A maximum of four (4) credit hours of continuing education in management may be used toward the fulfillment of the CE requirement. Approved courses, attendance period, content of report, exemptions, and credit for attendance are the same as outlined in Section 015 of these rules, mandatory continuing veterinary education with the exception of Subparagraph 015.03.d.i.(5) of these rules, which shall be the veterinary technician's signature, under penalty of perjury, and Subparagraph 015.03.b.iii. of these rules, which shall be a maximum of ten (10) hours credit for on-line or correspondence courses. No credit for attending approved courses in the field of veterinary technology shall be applicable to any reporting period other than that during which the credit is actually earned. (3-30-07)( )

103. SUPERVISING VETERINARIANS.

01. Statement of Purpose. Veterinarians licensed under the provisions of Title 54, Chapter 21, Idaho Code, shall be responsible for all temporary licensees and temporary certification holders, certified euthanasia technicians, certified veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, or any others to whom they delegate the performance of acts pertaining to the practice of veterinary medicine. (3-29-10)

02. A Supervising Veterinarian Shall: (3-30-01)

a. Provide direct supervision for all procedures pertaining to the practice of veterinary medicine that are delegated to a certified veterinary technician, a veterinary technician working under a temporary certification, an assistant or any others with the exception of: (3-29-10)

i. Routine procedures in the practice of veterinary technology that include, but are not limited to, taking radiographs, weight and temperature, or as determined by the standard of practice for the area. These routine procedures may be performed under the indirect supervision of the veterinarian. (3-30-01)

ii. Previously prescribed antibiotics and medications, which may be administered, dispensed, and delivered under the indirect supervision of the veterinarian. Previously prescribed antibiotics and medications shall not include injectable controlled substances, injectable tranquilizers, injectable sedatives, and injectable or inhalant anesthetics, which may only be administered under the direct supervision of the veterinarian. (3-30-01)( )

iii. Emergency situations where the animal has been placed in a life-threatening condition and immediate treatment is necessary to sustain life. In these situations, in order to stabilize the animal, the veterinarian, while en route to the location of the distressed animal, may prescribe treatment and delegate appropriate procedures pertaining to the practice of veterinary medicine under indirect supervision. Such emergency treatment and procedures may only be continued under indirect supervision until the veterinarian arrives at the animal's location. (3-30-01)

b. Be available to supervise and direct all procedures pertaining to the practice of veterinary medicine that are delegated to others. (3-29-10)

c. Bear legal responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of the animal patient that the temporary licensee, temporary certification holder, certified veterinary technician, assistant, or any others serves. (3-29-10)

d. Not delegate an animal health care task to an unqualified individual. (3-30-01)

e. Make all decisions relating to the diagnosis, treatment, management, and future disposition of an animal patient. (3-30-01)

f. Have examined the animal patient prior to the delegation of any animal health care task to a certified veterinary technician, temporary certification holder, or assistant. The examination of the animal patient shall be conducted at such times as acceptable veterinary medical practice dictates, consistent with the particular delegated animal health care task. (3-30-01)

g. Diagnose and perform operative dentistry, oral surgery, and teeth extraction procedures. Operative dentistry and oral surgery are considered to be any dental procedure which invades the hard or soft oral tissue including, but not limited to, a procedure that alters the structure of one (1) or more teeth or repairs damaged and diseased teeth, or the deliberate extraction of one (1) or more teeth. Operative dentistry and oral surgery do not include, removal of calculus, soft deposits, plaque, stains, floating to shape the teeth, or smoothing, filing or polishing of tooth surfaces above the gum line. (3-30-01)

03. Limitations on Supervising Veterinarians. Unless otherwise provided by law or rule, a supervising veterinarian shall not authorize a certified veterinary technician, a veterinary technician working under a temporary certification, an assistant or anyone else, other than a licensed veterinarian or a veterinarian holding a valid temporary permit to perform the following functions: (3-29-10)

a. Surgery; (7-1-93)

b. Diagnosis and prognosis of animal disease; (7-1-93)

c. Prescribing drugs, medicines and appliances; or (3-30-01)

d. Diagnosis and performance of procedures that constitute operative dentistry/oral surgery as defined by Section 54-2103(13)(b), Idaho Code. (3-30-01)

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154. RECORD KEEPING STANDARDS.

Every veterinarian shall maintain daily medical records of the animals treated. These records may be computerized and shall be readily retrievable to be inspected, duplicated, or submitted when requested by the Board. All records, including electronic records, shall be safeguarded against loss, defacement, tampering, and use by unauthorized personnel. If changes are made to any records (either hard-copy or electronic), the records must clearly reflect what the change is, who made the change, when the change was made, and why. In the case of electronic records, the veterinarian shall keep either a duplicate hard-copy record or a back-up electronic record. Records shall be maintained for a period of three (3) years following the last treatment or examination. Patient medical records shall be maintained for every animal accepted and treated as an individual patient by a veterinarian, or for every animal group (for example, herd, litter, and flock) treated by a veterinarian. (3-8-12)

01. Medical Records. Medical records shall include, but not be limited to: (7-1-97)

a. Name, address and phone number of the animal's owner or other caretaker. (7-1-97)

b. Name and description, sex (if readily determinable), breed and age of animal; or description of group. (7-1-97)

c. Dates (beginning and ending) of custody of the animal. (7-1-97)

d. A short history of the animal's condition as it pertains to the animal's medical status. (7-1-97)

e. Results and notation of examination, condition, and diagnosis suspected. (4-2-08)

f. All medications, treatments, prescriptions or prophylaxis given, including amount, frequency, and route of administration for both inpatient and outpatient care. (3-29-10)

g. Diagnostic and laboratory tests or techniques utilized, and results of each. (7-1-97)

h. Written anesthesia records. (3-30-07)

02. Consent Forms. Consent forms, signed by the patient's owner or other legal caretaker for each surgical or anesthesia procedure requiring hospitalization or euthanasia, shall be obtained, except in emergency situations, for each animal and shall be maintained on file with the practitioner. (3-30-07)

03. Postoperative Instructions. Postoperative home-care instructions shall be provided in writing and be noted in the medical record. (3-30-07)

04. Treatment Records. Veterinarians who practice with other veterinarians shall indicate by recognizable means on each patient's or animal group's medical record any treatment the veterinarian personally performed and which treatments and procedures were delegated to a technician or assistant to perform. (3-30-01)

05. Ownership of Medical Records. Medical records are the personal property of the hospital or the proprietor of the practice that prepares them. Other veterinarians, including those providing subsequent health needs for a patient, and the patient's owner may receive within fourteen (14) calendar days, a copy or summary of the patient's medical record, upon the request of the patient's owner or other caretaker. Vaccination rRecords shall be supplied within twenty-four (24) hours, unless the business is closed, in which case the records shall be provided within twenty-four (24) hours of resumption of business three (3) business days, counting the day of the request if a business day. (3-8-12)( )

06. Diagnostic Image Identification and Ownership. All diagnostic images shall be labeled in the emulsion film or digitally imprinted to identify the veterinarian or premise, the patient, the owner, the date, and anatomical orientation. A diagnostic image is the physical property of the hospital or the proprietor of the practice that prepares it, and it shall be released upon the request of another veterinarian who has the authorization of the owner of the animal to whom it pertains or to the Board. Such diagnostic images shall be returned within a reasonable time to the veterinarian who originally ordered them to be prepared. (4-2-08)

07. Estimates. A veterinarian shall make available to each client a written estimate on request. (3-30-07)

08. Controlled Substances and Prescription or Legend Drugs. A controlled substance is any substance classified by the federal Food and Drug Administration or the Idaho Board of Pharmacy in Schedules I through V of the state or federal Controlled Substances Act, Title 37, Chapter 27, Idaho Code, or 21 CFR 1308. A prescription or legend drug is any drug that under federal law is required, prior to being dispensed or delivered, to be labeled with one (1) of the following statements: "Caution federal law prohibits dispensing without a prescription"; or "RX Only"; or "Caution: Federal law restricts this drug to used by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian"; or a drug which is required by any applicable federal or state law or regulation or rule to be dispensed on prescription only, or is restricted to use by practitioners only. A veterinarian shall only dispense or distribute a controlled substance or prescription or legend drug within the context of a valid veterinarian/client/patient relationship as defined by Section 150 of these rules. (3-30-01)

a. Records shall be kept that account for all dispensed and distributed controlled substances and prescription or legend drugs. The records shall comply with all federal and state laws. All information required by statute shall be recorded in the patient record along with the initials of the veterinarian who authorized the dispensing or distribution of the controlled substances or prescription or legend drugs. (3-30-01)

b. A separate inventory record shall be kept for each controlled substance by name and strength. The record shall include: (7-1-97)

i. Records of the receipt, which include all information required by federal law, the date of the receipt, the amount received, the source of receipt, and the invoice number. (7-1-97)

ii. Records of dispensing, which include the date the controlled substance was dispensed, the amount dispensed, the animal's name, identification of the patient record, identification of the person who dispensed the drug, identification of the veterinarian who supervised the dispensing and any other information required by federal law. (7-1-97)

c. Records for all dispensed or distributed prescription or legend drugs shall be maintained in the individual patient or herd record and shall include the date the drug was dispensed or distribution was authorized, the amount dispensed or distributed, identification of the person who dispensed or authorized distribution of the drug, identification of the veterinarian who supervised the dispensing and any other information required by federal or state law, regulation or rule. (3-30-01)

d. Prescription drug order means a lawful written or verbal order of a veterinarian for a drug. (3-30-01)

i. When prescription drug orders are issued by a licensed veterinarian to be distributed to the animal's owner or legal caretaker by a retail veterinary drug outlet, all orders for prescription or legend drugs shall be written on an official numbered three (3) part order form available through the Idaho Department of Agriculture. The veterinarian shall retain the second copy in his medical record and the original and one (1) copy shall be sent to the retail veterinary drug outlet. The retail veterinary drug outlet shall retain the original and attach the copy of the original to the order for delivery to the animal's owner or legal caretaker. (5-8-09)

ii. Under no circumstances shall a prescription or legend drug be distributed by a retail veterinary drug outlet to an animal's owner or legal caretaker prior to the issuance of either a written or oral prescription drug order from the veterinarian: (3-30-01)

(1) When a written prescription drug order from the veterinarian has been issued to a retail veterinary drug outlet, a copy of the veterinarian's original numbered prescription drug order shall be attached to the prescription or legend drugs that are delivered to the animal's owner or legal caretaker. (5-8-09)

(2) When a retail veterinary drug outlet receives an oral prescription drug order from the veterinarian, the oral order shall be promptly reduced to writing on a Department of Agriculture unnumbered telephone drug order blank. A copy of this completed form shall be attached to the prescription or legend drugs that are delivered to the animal(s)'s owner or legal caretaker. (5-8-09)

(3) When a veterinarian issues an oral prescription drug order to a retail veterinary drug outlet, the oral order shall be followed by a written prescription drug order signed by the veterinarian using the official numbered three (3) part order form and procedures required under Subparagraph 154.08.d.i. of these rules. The written order shall be sent promptly by the veterinarian so that it is received by the retail veterinary drug outlet no later than seven (7) days after the retail veterinary drug outlet receives the oral order. The written confirmation order may be hand-delivered, mailed, faxed, attached to an e-mail, or otherwise properly delivered to the retail veterinary drug outlet. (3-29-10)

e. When prescription or legend drugs are dispensed, the labeling on all containers shall be in compliance with the requirements of Paragraph 153.01.d. of these rules. (3-30-01)

f. When controlled substances are dispensed, all containers shall be properly labeled with: (4-5-00)

i. The clinic's name, address, and phone number; (4-5-00)

ii. The name of the client and patient; (3-30-01)

iii. The drug name and quantity; and (3-30-01)

iv. The directions for use, including dosage and quantity. (3-30-01)

g. All controlled substances shall be stored, dispensed, and disposed of in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Controlled Substances Law and Code of Federal Regulations. (3-29-10)

09. Return or Disposal of Expired Pharmaceuticals and Biologicals. Except for controlled substances, which shall be disposed of in accordance with Paragraph 154.08.g. of these rules, all pharmaceuticals and biologicals that have exceeded their expiration date shall be removed from inventory and disposed of appropriately. (3-29-10)

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205. CERTIFIED EUTHANASIA TECHNICIAN.

01. Training and Examinations. The CETF or the Board shall develop training sessions and materials that shall include, but not be limited to, the following topics: (3-30-01)

a. Euthanasia: (3-30-01)

i. The theory and history of euthanasia methods; (3-30-01)

ii. Animal anatomy; (3-30-01)

iii. Proper animal handling to ease trauma and stress; (3-30-01)

iv. Dosages of chemical agents, record keeping and documentation of usage, storage, handling, and disposal of out-dated drugs and their containers, instruments and equipment used in their administration in accordance with the Idaho Board of Pharmacy law and rules and the Code of Federal Regulations; (3-30-01)

v. Proper injection techniques; and (3-30-01)

vi. Proper use and handling of approved euthanasia drugs and equipment; (3-30-01)

vii. Examination. Following the euthanasia training, a written examination shall covering the training topics will be given. Those passing the written examination will be eligible for the practical examination. (3-30-01)( )

b. Remote Chemical Capture: (3-30-01)

i. An overview of remote chemical capture; (3-30-01)

ii. Description and basic mechanism of action of approved drugs; (3-30-01)

iii. Laws, regulations and rules governing remote chemical capture; (3-30-01)

iv. Post-injection care; (3-30-01)

v. Proper use and handling of approved restraint drugs and equipment; (3-30-01)

vi. Human safety; (3-30-01)

vii. Tactics and strategy; and (3-30-01)

viii. Delivery systems and equipment. (3-30-01)

02. Certification Standards. Applicants for certification as a CET shall be eighteen (18) years of age or older and demonstrate proficiency in compliance with the following standards: (4-7-11)

a. Demonstrate competency in euthanasia techniques in the presence of a CETF or Board member, or a person approved by the Board: (4-4-13)

i. CETs are fully responsible for all actions that take place in the euthanasia area when an animal is brought to the area including, but not limited to, animal handling, use of the proper restraint technique, the proper drug dosage, and drug handling; (3-30-01)

ii. CETs shall be able to competently perform intravenous injections on dogs and intraperitoneal injections on both dogs and cats. Intravenous injections on cats shall not be required as part of the certification process, but when performed, shall meet the standards listed in Subparagraph 205.02.a.ii.(1) of these rules. Intracardiac injections on dogs and cats shall not be required as part of the certification process, but when performed, are restricted to the limitations listed in Subparagraph 205.02.a.ii.(3) of these rules. (4-4-13)

(1) Intravenous Injections: The CET shall be able to competently insert the needle into an animal's vein when an animal is injected by this method. A minimum of two (2) people shall be required for any IV injection. One (1) person shall be a CET and one (1) or more people shall be the handler. The handler does not need to be a CET, but the handler should be trained in human safety and animal handling techniques; (4-4-13)

(2) Intraperitoneal Injections: The CET shall be able to competently insert the needle into the proper area of the peritoneal cavity when an animal is injected by this method. It is recommended that animals injected by this method be placed into a cage or carrier with no other animals. The cage or carrier shall be covered with cloth or other material that can keep the injected animal isolated from the normal activities in the euthanasia area. Intraperitoneal injections may be administered by a CET without a handler. (4-4-13)

(3) Intracardiac Injections: Intracardiac injection shall be performed only on an anesthetized animal. CETs shall be able to competently insert the needle into the heart of an anesthetized animal, and intracardiac injections may be administered by a CET without a handler. (4-4-13)

iii. No other euthanasia injection procedures are permitted in any type of animal with the exception of intramuscular and subcutaneous injections for pre-euthanasia sedation; (4-4-13)

iv. Oral administration of approved euthanasia drugs is permitted for any animal that cannot be captured or restrained without serious danger to human safety; (4-4-13)

b. Demonstrate proper record keeping. A record of all approved drugs received and used by the agency shall be kept. The record shall contain the following information: (3-30-01)

i. A weekly verification of the drug stock on hand, minus the amounts withdrawn for administration, signed by the CET responsible for security; (4-4-13)

ii. An entry of the date that a new bottle of any approved drug is opened and the volume of the bottle, signed by the CET responsible for security; (4-4-13)

iii. The species and approximate weight of each animal administered a drug; (3-30-01)

iv. The amount of the drug that was administered; (3-30-01)

v. The date the drug was administered; (4-4-13)

vi. The signature of the CET who administered the drug; (3-30-01)

vii. A record of the amount of the drug wasted, if any, signed by the CET administering the drug and the CET responsible for security; and (4-4-13)

viii. A record of any disposal of expired or unwanted approved drugs, other chemical agent or the containers, instruments and equipment used in their administration, signed by the CET and disposed of in accordance with the Idaho Board of Pharmacy law and rules and the Code of Federal Regulations. (3-30-01)

c. Demonstrate understanding and concern for the needs and humane treatment of individual animals: (4-7-11)

i. All animals shall be handled in a manner that minimizes stress to the animal and maximizes the personal safety of the CET and the handler. Each animal shall be handled with the least amount of restraint necessary, but human safety shall always be the primary concern. Handling includes all aspects of moving an animal from one (1) area to another; (4-7-11)

ii. The use of control sticks and other similar devices shall be limited to fractious or potentially dangerous animals; and (3-30-01)

iii. Animals shall not be placed in cages or kennels with other breeds or species that are incompatible with the animal in question. Animals shall not be overcrowded in a cage or kennel. (7-1-93)

d. Demonstrate ability to verify death. The animal should become unconscious and show terminal signs within sixty (60) minutes of drug administration. If any animal does not show any of these signs within the designated time period, the CET shall re-administer the drug. An animal that has received an approved drug orally may be injected with the same or another approved drug after it has become unconscious. Verification is the responsibility of the CET and shall be made by physical examination of the individual animal. One (1) of the following two (2) standards for death shall be met: (4-7-11)

i. Rigor mortis; or (7-1-93)

ii. Complete lack of heartbeat (as checked with a stethoscope), complete lack of respiration, and complete lack of corneal and palpebral reflexes. (4-2-08)

e. Demonstrate ability to communicate with handlers during the euthanasia process. (3-18-99)

03. Certification. ( )

a. An individual shall not be certified as a CET until such time as he has demonstrated proficiency in the practical examination that shall be conducted following the successful passing successfully passed all of the following: ( )

i. A euthanasia written exam. Training courses and written and examination; ( )

ii. A practical or clinical examinations will be given as needed. Certification and renewal training sessions and examinations will be conducted prior to July 1 of each year at a place selected by the CETF or the Board.; and (3-29-10)( )

iii. An Idaho euthanasia jurisprudence examination. ( )

b. The euthanasia written examination shall be the "written examination" referenced in Subparagraph 205.01.a.vii. of this rule. The practical examination shall test the individual's knowledge and skills in the hands-on application of euthanasia procedures and practices in a clinical setting under the direction of a CETF member, a Board member, or a designee of either the CETF or Board. The Idaho euthanasia jurisprudence examination (which can either be a separate written test or combined with the euthanasia written examination) shall be an examination testing the individual's understanding of Idaho laws and Board rules addressing the practice of euthanasia. Both the euthanasia written examination and the euthanasia jurisprudence examination shall be developed by the Board, the CETF, or a designee of either the Board or the CETF. ( )

c. A passing score for the euthanasia written examination shall be eighty percent (80%), or such other score as deemed appropriate by the Board or the CETF. A passing score for the euthanasia jurisprudence examination shall be ninety percent (90%), or such other score as deemed appropriate by the Board or the CETF. A failed euthanasia jurisprudence examination may be retaken multiple times upon making arrangements acceptable to the Board. ( )

d. Initial certification and certification renewal training sessions and examinations will be conducted at least once per year prior to July 1, and at such other times deemed necessary by the CETF, the Board, or a designee of either the CETF or the Board. Upon approval of the Board, a CETF member, or the designee of either the Board or the CETF, an individual may take the euthanasia written examination, the practical examination, and the euthanasia jurisprudence examination in any order. ( )

ae. An individual who has passed the written examination, but has not attended a training session and has not passed the practical examination, may serve as a probationary euthanasia technician under the direct supervision of a currently certified CET until such time as the next training course, practical examination and certification are conducted by a CETF or member, a Board member, or the designee of either the CETF or the Board. (3-30-07)( )

bf. An individual who has not passed the written examination may not serve as a euthanasia technician. (4-7-11)( )

cg. An individual who attends a training session and passes the written examination but fails the practical examination may serve on probation until the CETF member he has been re-examinesd the individual. If the individual fails to pass the practical examination a second time and wishes to apply again, the individual shall attend the next regular training session and written examination. (3-30-01)( )

dh. Upon termination from an agency as defined in Section 204 of these rules, a CET's certification immediately becomes invalid and the CET shall not perform animal euthanasia until employed by another certified euthanasia agency, at which time the certification may be reinstated. (4-7-11)

ei. The agency shall notify the Board office in writing within thirty (30) days from the date the CET's employment at that agency is terminated. (3-29-10)

fj. If a CET is employed again by a CEA prior to the expiration of his certification, the CEA employer may request reinstatement of the CET's certification. If a CET has not attended a euthanasia training in the three (3)- year period preceding recertification, the CET may not be recertified and will need to reapply for certification, at CETF discretion. (4-7-11)

gk. All certifications expire on July 1 of each year. (4-4-13)

04. Certification Renewal. (4-7-11)

a. Certifications may be renewed each year by payment of the annual renewal fee, provided that, every third year following the date of certification, the CET will need to attend a euthanasia training and pay the current training and certification fee prescribed by Section 014 of these rules. (4-7-11)

b. In addition to the above euthanasia training recertification requirement, CETs classified as law enforcement personnel who use chemical capture must recertify in remote chemical capture every third year following their original remote chemical capture certification. (4-7-11)

05. Duties. The duties of a CET shall include, but are not limited to: (7-1-97)

a. Preparing animals for euthanasia; (7-1-97)

b. Accurately recording the dosages for drugs that are administered and amounts for drugs wasted; (3-30-01)

c. Ordering supplies; (7-1-93)

d. Maintaining the security of all controlled substances and other approved drugs; (3-30-01)

e. Directly supervising probationary CET; (7-1-97)

f. Reporting to the Board violations or suspicions of a violation of these rules or any abuse of drugs; (3-30-01)

g. Humanely euthanizing animals; and (3-30-01)

h. Proper and lawful disposal of euthanized animals and expired or unwanted drugs, other chemical agent or the containers, instruments and equipment used in the administration of approved drugs. (3-30-01)