Introduced Version
HOUSE BILL No. 1742
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DIGEST OF INTRODUCED BILL
Citations Affected:
IC 35-48-3-2.
Synopsis: Humane society use of controlled substances. Provides that
humane societies may receive permits for buying the controlled
substances ketamine and Telazol. Provides that volunteers may not use
or administer a controlled substance.
Effective: July 1, 2001.
January 17, 2001, read first time and referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural
Resources and Rural Development.
Introduced
First Regular Session 112th General Assembly (2001)
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HOUSE BILL No. 1742
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning
controlled substances.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana:
SOURCE: IC 35-48-3-2; (01)IN1742.1.1. -->
SECTION 1.
IC 35-48-3-2
IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2001]: Sec. 2. (a) Any humane
society,
animal control agency, or governmental entity operating an
animal shelter or other animal impounding facility is entitled to receive
a limited permit only for the purpose of buying, possessing, and using:
(1) sodium pentobarbital to euthanize injured, sick, homeless, or
unwanted domestic pets and animals;
if it:
(1) makes appropriate application to the board according to rules
established by the board;
(2) pays to the board annually a fee set by the board for the
limited permit; and
(3) submits proof, as determined by the board, that the employees
and volunteers for the applicant who will handle sodium
pentobarbital are sufficiently trained in the judgment of the board
to use and administer sodium pentobarbital.
(2) ketamine and ketamine products to anesthetize or
immobilize fractious domestic pets and animals; and
(3) a combination product containing tiletimine and
zolazepam (Telazol) as an agent for the remote chemical
capture of domestic pets or animals that otherwise cannot be
restrained or captured.
(b) A humane society, animal control agency, or governmental
entity entitled to receive a permit under this chapter must:
(1) apply to the board according to the rules established by
the board;
(2) pay annually to the board a fee set by the board for the
limited permit; and
(3) submit proof, as determined by the board, that the
employees of an applicant who will handle a controlled
substance are sufficiently trained to use and administer the
controlled substance.
(b) (c) All fees collected by the board under this section shall be
credited to the state board of pharmacy account.
(c) (d) Storage, handling, and use of sodium pentobarbital obtained
according to this section are subject to the rules adopted by the board.