Bill No.:                     SF0031                                   Drafter:  JDA

LSO No.:                   13LSO-0124                         Effective Date:  7/1/2013

Enrolled Act No.:    SEA0041

Chapter No.:            CH0127

Prime Sponsor:       Joint Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources Interim Committee

Catch Title:              Wyoming Veterinary Medical Practice Act (Sub #1).

Subject:                     Animal euthanasia technicians.

Summary/Major Elements:

· This bill provides that no person shall practice as an animal euthanasia technician unless a permit is obtained from the board of veterinary medicine.

· The bill specifies requirements for certification as an animal euthanasia technician including being employed or sponsored by a law enforcement agency and completing a training and testing program approved by the board.

· The bill provides definitions of “animal euthanasia technician” and “euthanasia.”

· The bill repeals the existing animal euthanasia certification board and related provisions.