1. (1) A certified euthanasia agency cannot operate unless:

   1. (a) a license has been issued by the board;
   2. (b) the licensee has a current DEA permit, including a DEA number; and
   3. (c) the certified euthanasia agency has a designated attorney-in-fact.

2. (2) Certified euthanasia agencies must:

   1. (a) have a designated area for euthanasia that can hold at least two people;
   2. (b) maintain the euthanasia area in a clean and sanitary condition at all times;
   3. (c) have bright, even light in the euthanasia area;
   4. (d) have proper ventilation in the euthanasia area;
   5. (e) have a table or work area for handling animals during euthanasia;
   6. (f) have a designated surface or cabinet to store equipment;
   7. (g) display the facility license and licenses of all licensed staff in a conspicuous place so they can be seen by members of the public. Personal addresses on licenses may be covered;

   8. (h) have sufficient materials on-site for euthanasia, including, but not limited to:

      1. (i) medical quality needles;
      2. (ii) disposal container for used sharps as defined in 75-10-1003, MCA, that meets the requirements in 75-10-1005, MCA;
      3. (iii) syringes;
      4. (iv) first aid kit;
      5. (v) electric clippers;
      6. (vi) stethoscope;
      7. (vii) humane restraint devices;
      8. (viii) towels; and
      9. (ix) disinfectant;
   9. (i) comply with all state and federal laws pertaining to storage of approved euthanasia and restraint drugs; and
   10. (j) comply with all state and federal laws pertaining to recordkeeping requirements for approved euthanasia and restraint drugs.

Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-18-202, 37-18-603, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-18-603, 37-18-604, MCA

History: NEW, 2020 MAR p. 1633, Eff. 8/29/20.