Montana Code 37-18-604. Certified agency — duties
37-18-604. Certified agency — duties. (1) A person may not possess controlled substances for the purpose of euthanasia without first becoming a licensed veterinarian or a certified agency under rules adopted by the board.
Terms Used In Montana Code 37-18-604
- Certified agency: means a law enforcement agency, a public or private animal control agency, or a humane society organized for the prevention of cruelty to animals that has certification from the board to possess controlled substances approved for the purpose of euthanasia. See Montana Code 37-18-602
- Euthanasia: means the act or practice of ending the life of an animal in order to end suffering or for some other humane purpose. See Montana Code 37-18-602
- Person: means an individual, corporation, partnership, government or governmental subdivision or agency, trust, or other legal entity. See Montana Code 37-18-602
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
(2)Certified agencies shall apply for registration with the applicable state or federal agency to possess controlled substances approved by the board for purposes of euthanasia.
(3)Certified agencies shall comply with all state and federal laws regarding the storage, care, and administration of controlled substances. Failure to comply with these laws may result in the immediate revocation of the certification in addition to any other civil or criminal penalties provided under any other statute.