Entities that wish to apply to the D.E.A. for a restricted controlled substance registration certificate must be certified by the Board. To be eligible for a certificate as a Certified Animal Control Agency, an applicant must meet all of the following qualifications:

1. (1) Meet the definition of a Certified Animal Control Agency contained in T.C.A. § 63-12-141 and these rules.
2. (2) Employ at least one (1) Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician, except as provided in Rule 1730-05-.02
3. (3) Pass an onsite inspection by the premises inspector.
4. (4) Provide a copy of the Non-Livestock Animal Humane Death Act, codified at T.C.A. §§ 44-17- 301 to -304, to each employee who will perform euthanasia, and maintain documentation of compliance with this paragraph.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 44-17-301, 44-17-302, 44-17-303, 63-1-106, 63-12-106, and 63- 12-141. Administrative History: Original rule filed December 21, 1999; effective March 5, 2000. Amendment filed May 23, 2014; effective August 21, 2014.