2011 Wyoming Statutes
TITLE 33 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
CHAPTER 30 - VETERINARIANS
33-30-219. Certified animal euthanasia technicians; eligibility; surrender or revocation of certificate; fees; other requirements.

(a) Any person applying for a certification as an animal euthanasia technician shall be employed or sponsored by a law enforcement agency. An applicant shall make a written application to the board which shall include:

(i) A fee in the amount established pursuant to W.S. 33-1-201;

(ii) Proof that the applicant:

(A) Is a citizen of the United States or is lawfully admitted to remain and work in the United States;

(B) Is employed or sponsored by a law enforcement agency;

(C) Has not been convicted of a felony or any criminal violation relating to cruelty to animals or animal neglect; and

(D) Has completed an animal euthanasia training and testing program approved or developed by the board.

(iii) Proof that the employing sponsoring agency has obtained any required federal permits;

(iv) A criminal history background check required pursuant to W.S. 7-19-106(a)(x);

(v) Any other information required by the board.

(b) A certification issued pursuant to this section shall be for a two (2) year period unless surrendered by the certified animal euthanasia technician or revoked or suspended by the board for cause. The certified animal euthanasia technician shall renew the certificate every two (2) years. Application for renewal shall be accompanied by:

(i) A fee in the amount established pursuant to W.S. 33-1-201;

(ii) Proof of current employment or sponsorship by a law enforcement agency; and

(iii) Proof of a minimum of eight (8) hours of board approved training during the previous two (2) year period.

(c) The fees received under subsection (a) or (b) of this section shall be deposited with the state treasurer who shall credit the money to a separate account. All monies credited to the account shall be expended only upon appropriation by the legislature to defray costs and expenses incurred in the administration of this act.

(d) In addition to other requirements of this act, a certified animal euthanasia technician shall register with the Wyoming board of pharmacy to purchase, possess and administer euthanizing drugs. Certified animal euthanasia technicians registered as provided in this section shall be allowed to purchase, possess and administer animal tranquilizers. Animal tranquilizers shall only be administered to animals.

(e) If at any time there is a change in employment or sponsorship of a certified animal euthanasia technician by a law enforcement agency, the law enforcement agency shall immediately notify the board of the change. The board shall adopt rules relating to changes in employment or sponsorship by law enforcement agencies for the purposes of this act. For the purposes of this subsection, "change" or "changes" includes transfer to another division or part of the law enforcement agency as well as firing, termination or other release of employment or sponsorship by the law enforcement agency.