Animal shelter and pounds; allowed to purchase, etc., certain controlled substances for euthanizing. (HB2097)
Introduced By
Del. Bobby Orrock (R-Thornburg)
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Description
Animal shelters and pounds; administration of certain medications. Allows the Board of Pharmacy to register an animal shelter or pound to purchase, possess, and administer certain Schedule II-VI controlled substances approved by the State Veterinarian for the purpose of euthanizing injured, sick, homeless, and unwanted domestic pets and animals; and to purchase, possess, and administer certain Schedule VI controlled substances for the purpose of preventing, controlling, and treating certain communicable diseases that failure to control would result in transmission to the animal population in the shelter or pound. Amends § 54.1-3423 (“Board to issue registration unless inconsistent with public interest; authorization to conduct research; application and fees.”), § 54.1-3801 (“Exceptions.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
