Purpose. Wildlife management programs often require the use of controlled substances and legend drugs for chemical capture programs. The purpose of these rules is to set requirements for the use of controlled substances and approved legend drugs in department of fish and wildlife chemical capture programs. Chemical capture includes immobilization of individual animals in order for the animals to be moved, treated, examined, or other legitimate purpose.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
18.64.005,
69.50.320,
69.41.080, and 2013 c 19. WSR 15-12-020, § 246-886-150, filed 5/22/15, effective 6/22/15.]