Section 1730-04-.07 - REQUIREMENTS FOR INSPECTION(1) Upon receipt of a completed application packet and fees an on-site inspection will be scheduled by a premises inspector. The inspection will include the physical location where the euthanasia 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 temperature 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.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1730-04-.07
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.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.