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AZ HB2316

Bill

Status

Failed

2/14/2012

Primary Sponsor

David Gowan

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fiftieth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2012)

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that county, city, and town animal pounds obtain procedures from the state veterinarian only if they lack a licensed veterinarian on staff, making the procedure requirement applicable to all pounds.

  • Allows animals in pounds to be euthanized using sodium pentobarbital, its derivatives, or T-61 euthanasia solution only when administered by a licensed veterinarian or under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.

  • Requires governing bodies of county, city, and town pounds to establish procedures for humane destruction of impounded animals using the specified euthanasia methods.

Legislative Description

Animals; euthanasia; licensed veterinarians

Last Action

House GOV Committee action: Held

2/14/2012

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