The Department shall administer this Act and shall promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Act. Such rules and regulations are subject to the approval of the Advisory Board of Livestock Commissioners. No later than 6 months after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly, the Department shall adopt rules defining the “recognized methods for the humane euthanasia of companion animals” referred to in subsection (a) of Section 3.02 of this Act.
     The Director may, in formulating rules and regulations pursuant to this Act, seek the advice and recommendations of humane societies in this State.