Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing.

     Purpose: Chapter 246-886 WAC amended rules relating to the registration of humane societies and animal control agencies authorized to use approved legend drugs and sodium pentobarbital. The rule updated euthanasia core training elements and established consistent standards for the administration, storage, and recordkeeping of legend drugs and sodium pentobarbital. WAC 246-887-050, 246-887-060, 246-887-070 were repealed and the standards were added to chapter 246-886 WAC.

     Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 246-887-050, 246-887-060, 246-887-070 and 246-886-070; and amending WAC 246-886-001, 246-886-010, 246-886-020, 246-886-030, 246-886-040, 246-886-060, 246-886-080, 246-886-090, and 246-886-100.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 69.41.080 and 69.50.310.

     Other Authority: RCW 18.64.005.

      Adopted under notice filed as WSR 12-14-105 on July 3, 2012.

     Changes Other than Editing from Proposed to Adopted Version: The adopted rule is the same as the proposed language with only minor grammatical corrections.

     A final cost-benefit analysis is available by contacting Doreen E. Beebe, Washington State Board of Pharmacy, P.O. Box 47852, Olympia, WA 98504-7852, phone (360) 236-4834, fax (360) 236-2901, e-mail doreen.beebe@doh.wa.gov.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 2, Amended 9, Repealed 4.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0;      Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 2, Amended 9, Repealed 4.

     Date Adopted: August 16, 2012.

Chris P. Barry

Chair

OTS-4544.10

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005 and chapter 18.64A RCW. 91-18-057 (Order 191B), recodified as § 246-886-001, filed 8/30/91, effective 9/30/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005. 91-04-056 (Order 140B), § 360-35-010, filed 2/4/91, effective 3/7/91.]

     (2))) The following definitions apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

     (1) "Animal control agency"((:)) means any agency authorized by law to euthanize or destroy animals; to sedate animals prior to euthanasia or to engage in chemical capture of animals.

     (((3))) (2) "Approved legend drugs" means any legend drug approved by the board for use by registered humane societies or animal control agencies for the sole purpose of sedating animals prior to euthanasia, when necessary, and for use in chemical capture programs.

     (3) "Board" means the Washington state board of pharmacy.

     (4) "Chemical capture programs" means wildlife management programs registered under RCW 69.50.320 and 69.41.080 to use approved legend drugs and controlled substance for chemical capture. Chemical capture includes immobilization of individual animals in order for the animals to be moved, treated, examined, or for other legitimate purposes.

     (5) "Controlled substances" means a drug, substance, or immediate precursor in Schedule I through V of Article II of chapter 69.50 RCW and Schedule I through V of chapter 246-887 WAC.

     (6) "Humane society"((: A society incorporated and authorized to act under RCW 16.52.020.

     (4))) means a nonprofit organization, association, or corporation, the primary purpose of which is to prevent cruelty to animals, place unwanted animals in homes, provide other services relating to "lost and found" pets, and provide animal care education to the public, as well as sponsoring a neutering program to control the animal population.

     (7) "Legend drugs"((: "Legend drugs")) means any drugs which are required by state law or regulation of the state board of pharmacy to be dispensed on prescription only or are restricted to use by practitioners only.

     (((5) "Controlled substances": "Controlled substance" means a drug, substance, or immediate precursor in Schedule I through V of Article II of chapter 69.50 RCW.

     (6) "Approved legend drug": Any legend drug approved by the board for use by registered humane societies or animal control agencies for the sole purpose of sedating animals prior to euthanasia, when necessary, and for use in chemical capture programs.)) (8) "Registered entity" means any humane society or animal control agency registered under RCW 69.50.310.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005 and chapter 18.64A RCW. 91-18-057 (Order 191B), recodified as § 246-886-010, filed 8/30/91, effective 9/30/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005. 91-04-056 (Order 140B), § 360-35-020, filed 2/4/91, effective 3/7/91.]

     (2) To apply for registration a humane society or animal control agency shall submit to the board a completed application for registration on forms provided by the board.

     (3) A registered humane society or animal control agency shall:

     (a) Employ at least one individual who has completed a training program described in WAC 246-886-040;

     (b) Designate a responsible person as defined in WAC 246-886-060;

     (c) Maintain written policies and procedures available for inspection by the board that includes processes to:

     (i) Require completion of approved training as defined in WAC 246-886-040 by each of the agency's agents or personnel who possess, and administer approved legend drugs or sodium pentobarbital, prior to being approved to administer such drugs;

     (ii) Establish a system for the secure storage of all drugs to prevent access by unauthorized personnel to guard against theft and diversion;

     (iii) Establish a system for accountability of access, use, and stocking of drug inventory;

     (iv) Ensure the proper disposal of all drugs in compliance with state and federal laws and rules; and

     (v) Establish a method to investigate and report the theft, loss, or diversion of approved legend drugs and sodium pentobarbital, in compliance with state and federal laws and rules.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 69.41.080. 92-12-035 (Order 277B), § 246-886-020, 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 § 246-886-020, filed 8/30/91, effective 9/30/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005. 91-04-056 (Order 140B), § 360-35-030, filed 2/4/91, effective 3/7/91.]

     (((a))) (1) Acetylpromazine.

     (((b) Ketamine)) (2) Dexmedetomidine.

     (3) Medetomidine.

     (((c))) (4) Xylazine.

     (((2) A humane society or animal control agency shall not be permitted to purchase, possess, or administer approved legend drugs unless that society or agency:

     (a) Is registered with the board under RCW 69.50.310 and WAC 246-887-050 to purchase, possess, and administer sodium pentobarbital;

     (b) Submits to the board written policies and procedures ensuring that only those of its agents and employees who have completed a board-approved training program will possess or administer approved legend drugs; and

     (c) Has on its staff at least one individual who has completed a board-approved training program.

     (3) The following legend drugs are hereby designated as "approved legend drugs" only for use by agents and biologists of the Washington state department of wildlife: Naltrexone, detomidine, metdetomidine and yohimbine.))

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005. 94-02-060, § 246-886-030, filed 1/3/94, effective 2/3/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 69.41.080. 92-12-035 (Order 277B), § 246-886-030, 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 § 246-886-030, filed 8/30/91, effective 9/30/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005. 91-04-056 (Order 140B), § 360-35-040, filed 2/4/91, effective 3/7/91.]

     (2) Registered humane societies and animal control agencies shall only possess sodium pentobarbital labeled "For veterinary use only."

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     (2) Application for approval of a training program((s shall)) must be submitted to the board ((for approval no later than thirty days)) prior to the initiation of training.

     (((2) Any)) (3) A training program ((shall)) must:

     (a) Use a ((text)) manual approved by the board((. The board will make available a list of approved texts. Training programs shall));

     (b) Be at least four hours in length ((and shall));

     (c) Be taught by a licensed veterinarian or by a person who has completed an approved training program taught by a licensed veterinarian((. Each program shall require that the trainee participate in));

     (d) Require both didactic and practical training in the use of ((these drugs and shall be required to)) both approved legend drugs and sodium pentobarbital;

     (e) Require a passing score of no less than seventy-five percent on a final examination((. Training programs shall)); and

     (f) Include, but not be limited to, the following topics:

     (((a))) (i) Anatomy and physiology((;)):

     (A) Methods of euthanasia;

     (B) Routes of drug administration;

     (C) Use of sedatives;

     (D) Drug dosing;

     (E) Use of restraints; and

     (F) Process and verification of death;

     (((b))) (ii) Pharmacology of the drugs;

     (((c))) (iii) Indications, contraindications, and adverse effects;

     (((d))) (iv) Human hazards;

     (((e))) (v) Disposal of medical waste (needles, syringes, etc.);

     (((f))) (vi) Recordkeeping and security requirements; and

     (vii) Applicable federal and state laws and rules.

     (4) Training programs shall retain a list of persons who have successfully completed the program for a minimum of two years.

     (5) The board shall maintain a registry of approved training programs and manuals. Interested persons may request a copy of the registry by contacting the board.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005 and chapter 18.64A RCW. 91-18-057 (Order 191B), recodified as § 246-886-040, filed 8/30/91, effective 9/30/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005. 91-04-056 (Order 140B), § 360-35-050, filed 2/4/91, effective 3/7/91.]

     (2) ((This)) The designated individual ((shall also be)) is responsible for the ordering, possession, safe storage, and ((utilization)) use of the sodium pentobarbital and approved legend drugs.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 69.41.080. 92-12-035 (Order 277B), § 246-886-060, 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 § 246-886-060, filed 8/30/91, effective 9/30/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005. 91-04-056 (Order 140B), § 360-35-070, filed 2/4/91, effective 3/7/91.]

     (2) The ((record shall be in)) logbook must have sufficient detail to allow an audit of the drug usage to be performed and must include:

     (a) Date and time of administration;

     (b) Route of administration;

     (c) Identification number or other identifier assigned to the animal;

     (d) Estimated weight of the animal;

     (e) Estimated age and breed of the animal;

     (f) Name of drug used;

     (g) Dose of drug administered;

     (h) Amount of drug wasted; and

     (i) Initials of the primary person administering the drug.

     (3) The logbook may omit subsections (2)(b), (d), and (e) of this section if the information is recorded in other records cross-referenced by the animal identification number or other assigned identifier.

     (((2) All invoices, record books, disposition records, and other records regarding approved legend drugs shall be maintained in a readily retrievable manner for no less than two years.

     (3) All records shall be available for inspection by the state board of pharmacy or any officer who is authorized to enforce this chapter.))

     (4) Personnel of the registered entity shall document any errors or discrepancies in the drug inventory in the logbook. He or she shall report the findings to the responsible supervisor for investigation.

     (5) The registered entity shall report any unresolved discrepancies in writing to the board within seven days, and to the federal Drug Enforcement Administration if the loss includes a controlled substance.

     (6) The designated individual, as defined in WAC 246-886-060, shall perform a physical inventory or count of approved legend drugs ((shall be performed and reconciled with the log book no less frequently than)) and sodium pentobarbital every six months. The physical inventory must be reconciled with the logbook.

     (((5) Any discrepancy in the actual inventory of approved legend drugs shall be documented in the log book and reported immediately to the responsible supervisor who shall investigate the discrepancy. Any discrepancy which has not been corrected within seven days shall be reported to the board of pharmacy in writing.

     (6) Any approved)) (7) The supervisor or designated individual shall destroy legend drugs ((which has become)) that are unfit for use due to contamination or having passed its expiration date ((shall be destroyed by a supervisor and another staff member. Record of such destruction shall be made)). A second member of the staff shall witness drugs that are destroyed or wasted. The records of the destruction of drugs are documented in the ((log book which shall be signed and dated by)) logbook with the date of the event and signatures of the individuals involved.

     (8) A registered entity shall return all unwanted or unused sodium pentobarbital to the manufacturer or destroy them in accordance with the rules and requirements of the board, the federal Drug Enforcement Administration, and the department of ecology.

     (9) A registered entity shall maintain a written list of all authorized personnel who have demonstrated the qualifications to possess and administer approved legend drugs, and sodium pentobarbital.

     (10) All records of the registered entity must be available for inspection by the board or any officer who is authorized to enforce this chapter.

     (11) The registered entity shall maintain the logbook and other related records for a minimum of two years.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005 and chapter 18.64A RCW. 91-18-057 (Order 191B), recodified as § 246-886-080, filed 8/30/91, effective 9/30/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005. 91-04-056 (Order 140B), § 360-35-090, filed 2/4/91, effective 3/7/91.]

     (2) The registered entity may designate only the following agents or personnel to possess and administer approved legend drugs and sodium pentobarbital for locations other than the registered location:

     (a) Humane officer;

     (b) Animal control enforcement officer;

     (c) Animal control authority;

     (d) Peace officer authorized by the chief of police, sheriff, or county commissioner.

     (3) Designated agents of the registered entity may possess a supply of approved legend drugs and sodium pentobarbital for emergency field use. Such emergency supply must be stored in a locked metal box securely attached to the vehicle. The designated agent is responsible for:

     (a) The drug inventory present at the beginning of a shift and is present or accounted for at the end of each shift.

     (b) Recording all receipts and use of approved legend drugs and sodium pentobarbital from the emergency supply.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005 and chapter 18.64A RCW. 91-18-057 (Order 191B), recodified as § 246-886-090, filed 8/30/91, effective 9/30/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005. 91-04-056 (Order 140B), § 360-35-100, filed 2/4/91, effective 3/7/91.]

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005 and chapter 18.64A RCW. 91-18-057 (Order 191B), recodified as § 246-886-100, filed 8/30/91, effective 9/30/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005. 91-04-056 (Order 140B), § 360-35-110, filed 2/4/91, effective 3/7/91.]

     (1) Naltrexone;

     (2) Detomidine;

     (3) Metdetomidine; and

     (4) Yohimbine.

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     The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed:

WAC 246-886-070

Notification.

OTS-4543.3

REPEALER

     The following sections of the Washington Administrative Code are repealed:

WAC 246-887-050	Sodium pentobarbital for animal euthanasia.
WAC 246-887-060	Sodium pentobarbital administration.
WAC 246-887-070	Sodium pentobarbital records and reports.