PDFWAC 246-886-090

Drug storage and field use.

(1) The registered humane society and animal control agency must store all approved legend drugs and sodium pentobarbital in a substantially constructed securely locked cabinet or drawer. Only those persons authorized to administer the drugs shall have keys to the storage area.
(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 69.41.080, 69.50.310, and 18.64.005. WSR 12-21-118, § 246-886-090, filed 10/23/12, effective 11/23/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005 and chapter 18.64A RCW. WSR 91-18-057 (Order 191B), recodified as § 246-886-090, filed 8/30/91, effective 9/30/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005. WSR 91-04-056 (Order 140B), § 360-35-100, filed 2/4/91, effective 3/7/91.]