As used in this part, the following definitions apply:
- (1) "Certified agency" means a law enforcement agency, a public or private animal control agency, or a humane society organized for the prevention of cruelty to animals that has certification from the board to possess controlled substances approved for the purpose of euthanasia.
- (2) "Certified euthanasia technician" means an employee of a certified agency or a person who is working under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian and who has been certified by the board to administer a controlled substance approved by the board for the purpose of euthanasia.
- (3) "Controlled substance" means any substance designated as a dangerous drug pursuant to Title 50, chapter 32, parts 1 and 2.
- (4) "Euthanasia" means the act or practice of ending the life of an animal in order to end suffering or for some other humane purpose.
- (5) "Person" means an individual, corporation, partnership, government or governmental subdivision or agency, trust, or other legal entity.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 60, L. 2003.