DRUG DONATION FOR ANIMALS

54-1762A. DRUG DONATION FOR ANIMALS. Notwithstanding any other provision of law: (1) An owner or a legal caretaker of an animal may donate a drug that is dispensed for the animal, but will not be used by that animal, to a licensed veterinarian of a veterinary medical facility, as that term is defined in section 54-2103, Idaho Code, if the veterinarian or facility chooses to accept the drug. (2) A licensed veterinarian or a veterinary medical facility may accept and reissue drugs donated pursuant to this section and from qualified donors listed in section 54-1704, Idaho Code, if: (a) The drug is not expired; (b) There is no reason to believe the drug has been adulterated; (c) The drug is not a controlled substance; and (d) The drug is not a compounded drug. (3) A licensed veterinarian or a veterinary medical facility may not resell the donated drug. (4) A licensed veterinarian or a veterinary medical facility may, however, reissue the donated drug, without charge, for proper administration to an animal by: (a) Another client of the veterinarian or facility who appears to be financially unable to pay for the drug; (b) A nonprofit animal shelter; or (c) A pound, as that term is defined in section 25-3502, Idaho Code.