Wyoming Administrative Code Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board
Here’s an updated overview of Wyoming Administrative Code – Agency 013: Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board:
🧾 General Structure
Agency 013 contains a single sub-agency (0001) overseeing the certification of Law-Enforcement-employed Animal Euthanasia Technicians. It includes nine chapters:
Chapter 1 – General Provisions
Chapter 2 – Board Organization & Procedures
Chapter 3 – Certification Requirements & Application Process
Chapter 4 – Fees
Chapter 5 – Renewal & Continuing Education
Chapter 6 – Standards of Conduct & Code of Ethics
Chapter 7 – Disciplinary Action
Chapter 8 – Complaints: Practice & Procedure
Chapter 9 – Reinstatement After Discipline
Appendix A – Animal Euthanasia Technicians Board Act of 2003 (law.cornell.edu)
📋 Key Provisions (Appendix A – Statutory Framework)
Definitions & Board Composition (W.S. 33‑30‑216 & 217):
Defines terms like “certified animal euthanasia technician” and “euthanizing drugs.”
The Governor appoints a 5-member board: veterinarian, animal‑control officer, law‑enforcement supervisor, public member; later members include certified techs, vets, or peace officers. Terms are 3 years, staggered (regulations.justia.com).
Board Duties (W.S. 33‑30‑218):
Approve or revoke certifications.
Vet training/testing programs—including humane methods, security, record-keeping.
Propose fees and conduct investigations/hearings (regulations.justia.com).
Certification Process (W.S. 33‑30‑219):
Applicants must: be law-enforcement employed/sponsored, US citizen or authorized resident, no felony/cruelty convictions, complete board-approved training, criminal background check, fingerprinting, agency sponsorship (regulations.justia.com).
Fees capped at $100; certificates valid 2 years, with renewal requiring fee, proof of employment and minimum 8 hours of continuing education (regulations.justia.com).
Funds go into a restricted revenue account for board operations (wyoleg.gov).
Pharmacy Registration & Drug Handling:
Certified technicians must register with the WY Board of Pharmacy to obtain/administer euthanasia drugs (regulations.justia.com).
Penalties (W.S. 33‑30‑221):
Performing euthanasia without certification is a misdemeanor—up to $750 fine, 6 months jail, or both (regulations.justia.com).
Exemptions (W.S. 33‑30‑222):
Excludes licensed veterinarians and wildlife/predator control officers (regulations.justia.com).
⚙️ Administrative Rules Highlights
Chapter 3 – Application Documents:
Requires non-refundable $100 fee, proof of US status, training certificate or veterinarian affidavit, 15‑year background with fingerprints, proof of prior certifications (casetext.com).
Chapter 6 – Standards for Euthanasia Area:
Defines workspace requirements: separate room, bright lighting, ventilation; equipped with first-aid kit, tourniquet, restraint tools, stethoscope, syringes, eyewash station, holding cages, etc. (law.cornell.edu).
✅ Summary Table
| Topic | Key Point |
|---|---|
| Who | Individuals employed/sponsored by law enforcement |
| Certification | Initial app fee ≤ $100; 2‑year validity; 8 hrs CE |
| Board Make‑up | 5 members; vets, certified techs, peace officers |
| Workspace Standards | Specific provisions for humane, safe environment |
| Enforcement | Misdemeanor for uncertified practice |
| Exemptions | Veterinarians & wildlife control officers |
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