New Mexico Administrative Code

A. Carbon monoxide is illegal for the euthanasia of dogs and cats. B. Carbon monoxide may be used for the euthanasia of animals (excluding dogs or cats) that may present a zoonotic hazard. C. Operations shall be in compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations unde…

A. Euthanasia by carbon dioxide gas is illegal for use on dogs and cats. B. Carbon dioxide may be used for the euthanasia of animals, excluding dogs and cats, that may present a zoonotic hazard. C. Operations and equipment shall be in compliance with any applicable state and fede…

A. From time to time, there will be cases when emergency field euthanasia will be required. Cases shall be limited to: (1) situations in which the animal is in severe, acute distress or is irremediably suffering in which delay or movement of the animal will cause severe pain and …

This part applies to applicants, licensees, certificate holders and persons or agencies within the jurisdiction of the board.

These rules are promulgated pursuant to the Veterinary Practice Act, Subsections B of Sections 77-1-5, 77-1-6, 77-1-7N MSA 1978.

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July 1, 2018 unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To establish board approved procedures for humane euthanasia of common shelter animals in New Mexico that include duties of euthanasia agencies, euthanasia technicians, and euthanasia instructors in order to ensure approved humane restraint and euthanasia techniques are consisten…

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A. Euthanasia shall be performed by a licensed euthanasia technician employed or under contract with a licensed euthanasia agency, by a licensed veterinarian, or in the case of emergency field euthanasia, may be performed by a commissioned law enforcement officer by means of guns…

The duties of a euthanasia technician shall include but are not limited to: A. performing euthanasia on a sufficient number and variety of animals under the direct supervision of a veterinarian or a skilled, knowledgeable licensed euthanasia technician to demonstrate proficiency …

New Mexico Board of Veterinary Medicine.

This part applies to applicants, licensees, certificate holders and persons or agencies within the jurisdiction of the board.

These rules are promulgated pursuant to the Veterinary Practice Act.

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July 1, 2018 unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To establish fees for application, licensure, certification, renewal and board provided services.

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All fees are payable to the board and are non-refundable. No individual fee shall exceed $150.00 annually. Fees are as follows. A. Application for euthanasia technician license $50 B. Renewal for euthanasia technician license $50 C. Application for 60-day temporary license $50 D.…

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New Mexico Board of Veterinary Medicine.

A. Animal housing areas may be physically apart from areas where food and drink for human consumption are prepared, served or stored. B. Interior building surfaces may be constructed and maintained to be water resistant to moisture and easily cleaned. C. Animal food storage and e…

A. General indoor enclosures. (1) Primary enclosures shall provide sufficient space to allow each animal to make normal postural adjustments to: (a) Turn freely. (b) Easily stand. (c) Sit. (d) Stretch. (e) Move their head without touching the top or sides of the enclosure. (f) Li…

A. Written sanitation protocols shall be developed to provide consistent and thorough sanitation of the facilities. Protocols may be reviewed periodically in consultation with a veterinarian. Protocols may be updated for best practices. During an outbreak, sanitation protocols ma…

A. Food and water (1) Animals may be fed twice daily except in cases of veterinary treatment or malnutrition. The food shall be free of contamination, palatable and of sufficient quality and nutritive value to meet normal daily requirements for the condition, size and age of the …

A. No animal shall be allowed to suffer due to lack of veterinary care. B. Shelters shall not fail to provide treatment for pain. C. Shelters shall ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws concerning reportable diseases. D. Animals may be examined for injury and s…

A. All dogs and cats may be vaccinated upon initial impound. A veterinarian or trained staff member may administer the following core vaccines: (1) Dogs: (a) DA2PP or DHPP vaccine to provide protection against distemper, adenovirus-2, parvovirus, parainfluenza. Adult dogs may be …

A. Records shall be kept for each animal impounded, for each animal accepted as an owner-surrender, for each animal brought to the shelter by a member of the public as a stray, and for each animal that is otherwise acquired. B. Records shall include: (1) Date of acquisition and m…

A. Shelters may be accessible to the public seeking to reclaim their animal or adopt an animal. (1) Hours open to the public shall be clearly marked on the facility. (2) The shelter's telephone number and address shall be listed in local telephone directories. (3) The shelter may…

A. The shelter shall maintain compliance with federal and state occupational safety regulations for chemical, biological and physical hazards in the workplace. B. All shelter personnel may be trained in all aspects of their responsibilities. Training topics may be, at minimum: (1…

A. Shelters may establish adoption fees. An adoption program may be developed and implemented. If the shelter waives specific adoption fees, the shelter guidelines shall not be waived. B. Shelters may develop criteria for potential adopters and unsuitable adopters. Adopters may s…

This part applies to all county or municipal facilities and private humane societies or private animal shelters operating in the state of New Mexico.

A. Transport vehicles and equipment shall be cleaned and sanitized prior to transport. B. Animals shall not to be transported unrestrained in open beds of trucks. C. Temperature extremes, below 45 degrees and above 80 degrees, during transport shall be avoided. D. Compliance with…

Veterinary Practice Act, Section 61-14-5 NMSA 1978.

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