Wash. Rev. Code § 69.50.310

Current through Chapter 376 of the 2024 Regular Session
Section 69.50.310 - Sodium pentobarbital-Registration of humane societies and animal control agencies for use in animal control

On and after September 21, 1977, a humane society and animal control agency may apply to the commission for registration pursuant to the applicable provisions of this chapter for the sole purpose of being authorized to purchase, possess, and administer sodium pentobarbital to euthanize injured, sick, homeless, or unwanted domestic pets and animals. Any agency so registered shall not permit a person to administer sodium pentobarbital unless such person has demonstrated adequate knowledge of the potential hazards and proper techniques to be used in administering this drug.

The commission may issue a limited registration to carry out the provisions of this section. Chapter 18.64 RCW governs the denial of licenses and the discipline of registrations issued under this chapter. The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice of persons required to obtain a registration under this chapter.

RCW 69.50.310

Amended by 2024 c 121,§ 48, eff. 6/6/2024.
Amended by 2013 c 19,§ 104, eff. 7/28/2013.
1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 435; 1977 ex.s. c 197 § 1.

Effective date-Severability-1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.