Ohio Admin. Code 4729:5-15-04

Current through all regulations passed and filed through November 4, 2024

Section 4729:5-15-04 - Drugs approved for euthanasia

(A) Pursuant to section 4729.532 of the Revised Code, except for a licensed veterinarian or registered veterinary technician, no agent or employee of an animal shelter and no county dog warden or agent or employee of a county dog warden shall perform euthanasia by means of lethal injection on an animal by use of any substance other than a substance in a manufactured dosage form that the state veterinary medical licensing board has approved under Chapter 4741. of the Administrative Code.

(B) Before euthanasia, a euthanasia technician may administer a solution of one or more of the following drugs exclusively for the purpose of inducing anesthesia, sedation, or unconsciousness prior to euthanasia:

(1) Ketamine;

(2) Tiletamine and zolazepam; and

(3) Xylazine.

Ohio Admin. Code 4729:5-15-04

Effective: 12/26/2021
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 12/26/2026
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4729.26, 4729.531
Rule Amplifies: 4729.01, 4729.532, 4729.533, 4729.534, 4729.535