Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Professional Licensing
Administrative Rules for Board of Pharmacy - Animal Euthanasia and Sedation Rules
Rule Set 2019-86 LR
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Friday, July 2, 2021
09:00 AM
The public hearing will be held virtually via Zoom to receive public comments while complying with
measures designed to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and the City of Lansing Resolution #2021-
081. All members of the public may attend and participate in this meeting by visiting the following web
link or dialing the number below at the time of the meeting. Web Link:
video connection: 910708; Phone number: 877-336-1831; Conference code for audio connection:
486917
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will hold a public hearing to receive public
comments on proposed changes to the Board of Pharmacy - Animal Euthanasia and Sedation Rules rule
set.
The proposed rules will modify the regulatory mechanism for animal control shelters, animal protection
shelters, and Class B dealers who administer tranquilizers and euthanize animals with the goal of more
humanely handling animals to minimize pain and distress. The proposed rules will require managers and
employees of animal control shelters, animal protection shelters, and Class B dealers who acquire,
store, and administer tranquilizing or euthanizing drugs to receive additional training in administering
tranquilizers and euthanizing animals. The proposed rules will require that the training be approved by
the state veterinarian who has determined that the training must comply with the American Veterinary
Medical Association’s guidelines for euthanasia of animals. The proposed rules will require record
keeping as the drugs used in these procedures are controlled substances.
By authority conferred on the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs: MCL 333.16145,
333.16148, 333.7333, and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1991-9, 1996-2, 2003-1, and 2011-4,
MCL 338.3501, MCL 445.2001, MCL 445.2011, and MCL 445.2030. The proposed rules will take effect
immediately after filing with the Secretary of State. The proposed rules are published on the State of
Copies of these proposed rules may also be obtained by mail or electronic transmission at the following
address: BPL_BoardSupport@michigan.gov.
Comments on these proposed rules may be made at the hearing or by mail or electronic mail at the
following address until 7/2/2021 at 05:00PM.
Comments on the proposed rules may be presented in person at the public hearing. Written comments
will also be accepted from date of publication until 5:00 p.m. on July 2, 2021.
Email: BPL_BoardSupport@michigan.gov
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing – Boards and
Committees Section, P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, MI 48909-8170, Attention: Policy Analyst