The bill amends the Revised Code to allow wild animal rehabilitation facilities to obtain a limited license for administering euthanasia drugs, thereby expanding the entities authorized to handle such substances. Key insertions include the definition of a "wild animal rehabilitation facility" and provisions for these facilities to receive a limited license. The bill also modifies regulations concerning the use of pharmacy-related terminology, ensuring that only licensed entities can use terms that may mislead the public into thinking they are pharmacies or pharmacists. This aims to enhance regulatory oversight and public safety regarding drug administration.

Additionally, the bill introduces new certification requirements for agents or employees of animal shelters, wild animal rehabilitation facilities, and county dog wardens, mandating completion of a euthanasia technician certification course. It specifies that euthanasia must be performed using approved methods and substances, with pre-euthanasia drugs administered only by certified technicians. The licensing process for terminal distributors of dangerous drugs is also revised, requiring proof of capability to operate and allowing supervision by licensed pharmacists or authorized health professionals. The bill emphasizes compliance with state regulations and humane treatment of animals, while streamlining the licensing process by repealing several existing sections of the Revised Code.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4729.01, 4729.531, 4729.532, 4729.54, 4729.55
As Reported By Senate Committee: 4729.01, 4729.531, 4729.532, 4729.54, 4729.55
As Passed By Senate: 4729.01, 4729.531, 4729.532, 4729.54, 4729.55
As Reported By House Committee: 4729.01, 4729.36, 4729.531, 4729.532, 4729.54, 4729.55
As Passed By House: 4729.01, 4729.36, 4729.531, 4729.532, 4729.54, 4729.55
As Enrolled: 4729.01, 4729.36, 4729.531, 4729.532, 4729.54, 4729.55