NAC638.545. Area used for euthanasia: Required equipment.

The agency shall provide the following equipment for the area used for euthanasia:

     1. A table or work area where an animal can be handled while being euthanized. The surface must have a nonslip texture that provides comfortable footing for the animal.

     2. A cabinet, table or workbench where the sodium pentobarbital, needles, syringes and clippers can be placed. This surface must be separate from the area described in subsection 1 where the animals are handled.

     3. A sink or faucet within 25 feet of the area used for euthanasia.

     4. Eighteen-, 20- and 22-gauge needles of medical quality and other sizes as required by the agency.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam’rs, eff. 6-20-90)