RS 37:1551 – Legislative intent It is the purpose of this Chapter to provide the most humane restraint, capture, and death possible for unwanted and discarded animals, including those animals which are diseased or otherwise dangerous, by providing for the training and certification of euthanasia technicians. Acts 1987, No. 225, §1; Acts 1999, No. 1369, […]
RS 37:1552 – Definitions As used in this Chapter, the following words have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Board" means the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine. (2) "Certificate of approval" means a certificate issued by the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine to a certified animal […]
RS 37:1553 – Application In order to obtain a certificate of approval as a certified euthanasia technician the applicant shall comply with the following provisions: (1) The applicant shall submit an application to the board. (2) The applicant shall submit evidence of the applicant’s good moral character. (3) The applicant shall submit evidence that he […]
RS 37:1554 – Discipline of CAETS A. After a hearing held in compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act, the board may deny, suspend, or revoke the certificate of approval held by any technician or impose any other penalty authorized by this Chapter, when it finds that the provisions of this Chapter or any of the […]
RS 37:1555 – Certificates; validity, renewal Each holder of a certificate of approval shall, on or before September thirtieth of each and every year, pay to the treasury of the board an annual renewal fee as established by the board. Holders of a certificate who fail to renew on or before that date may be […]
RS 37:1556 – Duties A. The duties of a CAET shall include but are not limited to: (1) Preparing animals for euthanasia. (2) Carefully and accurately recording dosages and drug waste. (3) Maintaining the security of all controlled substances and drugs, including records relating to controlled dangerous substances and drugs in accordance with applicable state […]
RS 37:1557 – Penalties A. When the board finds any certified animal euthanasia technician in violation of any of the grounds set forth in this Chapter, it may enter an order imposing one or more of the following penalties: (1) Denial of an application. (2) Revocation or suspension of certification. (3) Imposition of an administrative […]
RS 37:1558 – Powers of the board The board shall have the power to: (1) Adopt, amend, repeal, and establish all rules necessary for its government and all regulations necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this Chapter. (2) Establish and publish annually a schedule of fees which shall be charged for the board-approved […]
