Limited permits for entities operating animal shelters

Sec. 2. (a) Any humane society, animal control agency, or governmental entity operating an animal shelter or other animal impounding facility is entitled to receive a limited permit only for the purpose of buying, possessing, and using:

(1) sodium pentobarbital to euthanize injured, sick, homeless, or unwanted domestic pets and animals;

(2) ketamine and ketamine products to anesthetize or immobilize fractious domestic pets and animals; and

(3) a combination product containing tiletimine and zolazepam as an agent for the remote chemical capture of domestic pets or animals that otherwise cannot be restrained or captured.

(b) A humane society, animal control agency, or governmental entity entitled to receive a permit under this chapter must:

(1) apply to the board according to the rules established by the board;

(2) pay annually to the board a fee set by the board for the limited permit; and

(3) submit proof, as determined by the board, that the employees of an applicant who will handle a controlled substance are sufficiently trained to use and administer the controlled substance.

(c) All fees collected by the board under this section shall be credited to the state board of pharmacy account.

(d) Storage, handling, and use of controlled substances obtained according to this section are subject to the rules adopted by the board.

(e) Before issuing a permit under this section, the board may consult with the Indiana board of veterinary medicine.

As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.193-1987, SEC.16; P.L.136-2001, SEC.1; P.L.84-2010, SEC.93; P.L.48-2022, SEC.32.