OAR 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 and sedative and analgesic medications for euthanizing injured, sick, homeless or unwanted domestic pets and other animals: (a) Registration. Registration as an animal euthanasia drug outlet is limited to animal control agencies and humane societies for the purpose of purchasing, possessing, or administering sodium pentobarbital and sedative and analgesic medications to euthanize animals. The outlet must identify and provide to the Oregon Board of Pharmacy via application, a designated representative who will serve as the primary contact person responsible for managing the outlet operations. The outlet shall notify the Board within 15 days of any change in designated representative. Registration requires submission of an application, and a certificate of registration will be issued upon approval. All registrations and renewals shall be accompanied by an annual fee defined in Division 110 of this Chapter. (b) Drug Storage. All supplies of sodium pentobarbital and sedative and analgesic medications shall be acquired from an Oregon registered distributor and kept in a locked cabinet. An assigned person designated in writing shall be responsible for the security of the sodium pentobarbital and sedative and analgesic medications. Such designated person shall allow access to and withdrawal of the drug only to a person certified by the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board to administer sodium pentobarbital and sedative and analgesic medications; (c) 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 and sedative and analgesic medications, signed by the person who takes possession of the sodium pentobarbital and sedative and analgesic medications for administration; (B) A record of the weight, species of animal and dosage of each drug 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 of each drug signed by the person administering each drug and the designated person responsible for security; and (D) A weekly record of verification of the amount of each drug 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 and sedative and analgesic medications. Disposal shall be in conformance with federal regulations. (F) Annually complete a self-inspection using the board's Animal Euthanasia Self-Inspection Form by July 1 and retain for board inspection. (d) Audits. The registrant shall submit to random audits of records and analysis of prepared solutions by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and Board of Pharmacy or its agents. (2) The outlet shall notify the Board of Pharmacy in the event of a significant drug loss or violation related to drug theft within one (1) business day. (3) At the time a Report of Theft or Loss of Controlled Substances (DEA Form 106) is sent to the DEA, a copy shall be sent to the Board of Pharmacy. (4) The Board of Pharmacy will suspend or revoke the registration of an animal euthanasia drug outlet which allows a person to administer sodium pentobarbital or sedative and analgesic medications who is not certified by the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board to administer such drug.