(1) Registration eligibility. Any humane society or animal control agency who designates a responsible individual under WAC
246-887-070 may apply to the Washington state board of pharmacy for a limited registration under chapter
69.50 RCW (Controlled Substances Act) to purchase, possess and administer sodium pentobarbital. The sodium pentobarbital will be used only to euthanize injured, sick, homeless or unwanted domestic pets and domestic or wild animals.
(2) Sodium pentobarbital restrictions. Sodium pentobarbital obtained under this limited registration shall be labeled "For veterinary use only." The board will make available a list of approved products.
(3) Sodium pentobarbital storage. The registered location supply of sodium pentobarbital shall be kept or stored in a safe or a substantial well-built double-locked drawer or cabinet.
(a) Registrants may designate only the following agents to possess and administer sodium pentobarbital at locations other than the registered location:
(i) Humane officer;
(ii) Animal control enforcement officer;
(iii) Animal control authority;
(iv) Peace officer authorized by police chief, sheriff or county commissioners.
(b) Specially designated agents of the registrant may possess a supply of sodium pentobarbital for emergency field use. Such emergency supply shall be stored in a locked metal box securely attached to the vehicle. The designated agent shall be responsible to insure that the sodium pentobarbital is present at the beginning and is present or accounted for at the end of each shift. A log book shall be kept in which all receipts and use of sodium pentobarbital from the emergency supply shall be recorded.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 69.50 RCW and RCW 18.64.005. 92-12-035 (Order 277B), § 246-887-050, filed 5/28/92, effective 6/28/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005 and chapter 18.64A RCW. 91-18-057 (Order 191B), recodified as § 246-887-050, filed 8/30/91, effective 9/30/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 69.50.201. 89-17-023 (Order 226), § 360-36-210, filed 8/8/89, effective 9/8/89; Order 138, § 360-36-210, filed 11/8/77.]