(1) Upon receipt of a completed application packet and fees an on-site inspection will be sched- uled by a premises inspector. The inspection will include the physical location where the eu- thanasia and/or pre-euthanasia solutions will be stored and administered, and a review of the paperwork requirements with the responsible person of the entity and/or the C.A.E.T.(s).
- (a) The euthanasia room shall be enclosed and in a separate location from other animals temporarily housed on the premises.
- (b) Cages, pens, and stalls are to be kept in a clean and orderly condition, in a well-lighted area, and in good repair to prevent injury to animals and to promote physical comfort.
- (c) Small animals housed outside must have adequate shelter and bedding if the tempera- ture drops below fifty degrees (50°) Fahrenheit and sufficient cooling or shade if the temperature rises above eighty-five degrees (85°) Fahrenheit.
- (2) The premises inspector will provide the Board with a report of compliance or describing areas of non-compliance.
- (3) If in compliance the Board will issue a compliance certificate which allows the entity to apply to the D.E.A. for a restricted controlled substance registration certificate. The D.E.A. certificate allows the C.A.C.A. to purchase, possess and use sodium pentobarbital to be administered by a C.A.E.T. employed by the entity.
- (4) Inspection of C.A.C.A.’s will be conducted at least every two (2) years or as determined by the Board.
Authority: T.C.A. §§4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-12-106, 63-12-128, 63-12-129, 63-12-141, and 44-17-303. Administrative History: Original rule filed December 21, 1999; effective March 5, 2000. Amendment filed November 2, 2005; effective January 16, 2006. Amendment filed July 27, 2006; effective October 10, 2006.