187Pentobarbital for use in animals—the Act, ss 55 and 150(c)

187 Pentobarbital for use in animals—the Act, ss 55 and 150(c)

187 Pentobarbital for use in animals—the Act, ss 55 and 150(c)

(1) This section applies to pentobarbital obtained by a local council or animal welfare organisation under section 21 for the destruction of an animal.

(2) A local council or animal welfare organisation that obtains pentobarbital must ensure—

(a) access to pentobarbital is only given to a nominated person, and

(b) records are kept regarding—

(i) the amount obtained, and

(ii) the name and street address of the person from whom it was obtained.

(3) A nominated person who uses pentobarbital must—

(a) keep the pentobarbital separately from all other goods in a receptacle that—

(i) is securely attached to a part of the premises of the office of the local council or animal welfare organisation, and

(ii) complies with the medicine storage standards, and

(b) record the following information—

(i) the date on which the record is made,

(ii) the amount of pentobarbital used,

(iii) the number and species of animals for which it was used,

(iv) the total quantity of pentobarbital in the possession of the nominated person after the record is made,

(v) the nominated person’s name and signature.

Maximum penalty—Tier 5 penalty.

(4) A nominated person complies with subsection (3)(a)(i) by keeping pentobarbital, for emergency use, in a bag that is in a room or vehicle that is kept locked when not occupied by the person.

(5) In this section—

nominated person means—

(a) a veterinary practitioner employed or engaged by the local council or animal welfare organisation, or

(b) a person employed or engaged by the local council or animal welfare organisation who, in the opinion of the veterinary practitioner, demonstrates competency in the use of pentobarbital for the humane destruction of animals.