Section 34-29-130 Permit to purchase, possess, and use certain agents for euthanizing animals. (a) The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, hereinafter called the board, shall adopt rules providing for the issuance of permits authorizing the purchase, possession, and use of sodium pentobarbital, sodium pentobarbital with lidocaine, or other similar agents at facilities approved by […]
Section 34-29-131 Exemptions. (a) The board shall provide by rule that sodium pentobarbital, a sodium pentobarbital derivative, or other authorized injectable agents that act on the central nervous system shall be the only means of euthanasia of dogs and cats at facilities approved by the board that are operated for the collection and care of […]
Section 34-29-132 Euthanasia in emergency situation. Whenever an emergency situation exists which requires the immediate euthanasia of an injured, diseased, or dangerous animal, a law enforcement officer, a veterinarian, or an agent or designee of a local animal control unit may humanely destroy the animal, as provided herein. (1) Whenever any domestic animal is so […]
Section 34-29-133 Animals not to be left unattended until death; disposal of body upon confirmation of death. No animal may be left unattended between the time euthanasia procedures are first begun and the time that death occurs, nor may the body of the animal be disposed of until death has been confirmed by a euthanasia […]
Section 34-29-134 Violations of article. (a) The Attorney General may bring action to enjoin any violation of this article. (b) Any person who violates this article shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished as provided by law. (Act 2004-523, p. 1067, §§5, 6.)
Section 34-29-135 Relation to Section 34-29-94. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 34-29-94, this article shall prevail in all cases in which there is a direct conflict. (Act 2004-523, p. 1067, §9.)
