Ohio Code 4729.533 – Chemical capture classification to limited license
(A) As used in this section and sections 4729.534 and 4729.535 of the Revised Code, “certified officer” and “chemical capture” have the same meanings as in section 955.151 of the Revised Code.
Terms Used In Ohio Code 4729.533
- Animal shelter: means a facility operated by a humane society or any society organized under Chapter 1717 of the Revised Code or a dog pound operated pursuant to Chapter 955 of the Revised Code. See Ohio Code 4729.01
- County dog warden: means a dog warden or deputy dog warden appointed or employed under section 955. See Ohio Code 4729.01
- Person: includes any individual, partnership, association, limited liability company, or corporation, the state, any political subdivision of the state, and any district, department, or agency of the state or its political subdivisions. See Ohio Code 4729.01
- state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59
- wholesale distributor: means a person engaged in the sale of dangerous drugs at wholesale and includes any agent or employee of such a person authorized by the person to engage in the sale of dangerous drugs at wholesale. See Ohio Code 4729.01
(B) Upon application of an animal shelter or county dog warden that holds a limited license issued under section 4729.531 of the Revised Code, the state board of pharmacy may grant a chemical capture classification to the limited license. The classification permits the holder to purchase, possess, and administer a combination of drugs for chemical capture. Unless otherwise approved by the board, no such classification shall authorize or permit the distribution of these drugs to any person other than the originating wholesale distributor of the drugs.
(C) To qualify for a chemical capture classification under this section, an applicant shall appoint or employ a certified officer.
(D) If an applicant meets the requirements of this section and rules adopted under it, the board shall grant the classification. The board may suspend or revoke a classification or refuse to issue or renew a classification for any violation of this section, section 4729.535 of the Revised Code, or rules adopted under this section.
(E) The state board of pharmacy, in accordance with Chapter 119 of the Revised Code and in consultation with the state veterinary medical licensing board, shall adopt rules that do all of the following:
(1) Specify the information an applicant must provide for issuance or renewal of a chemical capture classification;
(2) Specify all of the following:
(a) The drugs to be used in chemical capture;
(b) The proper storage, administration, and use of approved drugs;
(c) The proper storage, maintenance, and use of instruments and equipment used in chemical capture;
(d) The proper disposal of instruments used in chemical capture.
(3) Establish criteria for all of the following:
(a) Determining when chemical capture is appropriate;
(b) The care of a companion animal immediately upon capture;
(c) Recordkeeping for the drugs used and actions taken during a chemical capture.
(4) Address any other matters the board considers necessary or appropriate for administration and enforcement of this section and sections 4729.534 and 4729.535 of the Revised Code.