The bill amends the Revised Code to establish a framework for wild animal rehabilitation facilities to obtain a limited license for administering euthanasia drugs. It defines "wild animal rehabilitation facility" and requires these facilities to hold a permit from the chief of the division of wildlife. The state board of pharmacy is authorized to issue limited licenses to animal shelters, wild animal rehabilitation facilities, and county dog wardens for the purchase, possession, and administration of drugs in a manufactured dosage form. Additionally, the bill mandates that agents or employees of these facilities complete a euthanasia technician certification course before performing euthanasia, using approved methods and substances.

Moreover, the bill sets forth new requirements for euthanasia technicians, including a curriculum for the certification course that must be approved by the state veterinary medical licensing board and consist of at least sixteen hours of training. It specifies that agents or employees must be licensed to perform euthanasia by lethal injection or administer pre-euthanasia drugs, while licensed veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians are exempt from these new provisions. The bill also details the application process for obtaining a terminal distributor of dangerous drugs license, introduces new licensing categories, and repeals existing sections of the Revised Code related to these topics, indicating a comprehensive revision of the regulations governing euthanasia practices and dangerous drug distribution.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4729.01, 4729.531, 4729.532, 4729.54, 4729.55