34-29-133
Section 34-29-133 Animals not to be left unattended until death; disposal of body upon confirmation
of death. No animal may be left unattended between the time euthanasia procedures are first
begun and the time that death occurs, nor may the body of the animal be disposed of until
death has been confirmed by a euthanasia technician or other qualified person as defined by
this chapter. (Act 2004-523, p. 1067, §4.)...
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34-29-94
Section 34-29-94 Veterinary technician licensing requirements; authorized acts; unlicensed
assistants; emergency care; suspension, revocation of license; continuing education. (a) In
order to obtain a license as a veterinary technician, the applicant shall do all of the following:
(1) Submit a complete notarized application on a form prescribed by the board setting forth
that the applicant meets all of the following qualifications: a. At least 18 years of age.
b. Of good character. c. Has attained a competent school education and has received a diploma
in veterinary technology from an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited school,
or other school of veterinary technology approved by the board. (2) Submit an application
accompanied by an authenticated copy of the college transcript of the applicant signed by
the dean or the registrar of the school, college, or university. (3) Submit an application
accompanied by a photograph of reasonable likeness of the applicant taken...
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22-19-173
Section 22-19-173 Rights and duties of procurement organization and others. (a) When a hospital
refers an individual at or near death to a procurement organization, the organization shall
make a reasonable search of the records of the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency and any
donor registry that it knows exists for the geographical area in which the individual resides
to ascertain whether the individual has made an anatomical gift. (b) A procurement organization
must be allowed reasonable access to information in the records of the Alabama State Law Enforcement
Agency to ascertain whether an individual at or near death is a donor. (c) When a hospital
refers an individual at or near death to a procurement organization, the organization may
conduct any reasonable examination necessary to ensure the medical suitability of a part that
is or could be the subject of an anatomical gift for transplantation, therapy, research, or
education from a donor or a prospective donor. During the...
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13A-11-264
Section 13A-11-264 Emergency euthanization; defenses. (a) This article does not prohibit a
credentialed euthanasia technician, an authorized handler, or a veterinarian from euthanizing
a police animal or search and rescue animal in an emergency if the animal is critically wounded
and would otherwise endure undue suffering and pain. (b) It is a defense that the accused
person, acting as handler or as an employee or agent of the handler or employing agency, engaged
in a reasonable act of training, handling, or discipline of the animal or reasonably believed
the violating conduct was necessary to prevent serious physical harm or death of another person.
(Act 2013-421, p. 1677, §5.)...
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34-29-131
Section 34-29-131 Exemptions. (a) The board shall provide by rule that sodium pentobarbital,
a sodium pentobarbital derivative, or other authorized injectable agents that act on the central
nervous system shall be the only means of euthanasia of dogs and cats at facilities approved
by the board that are operated for the collection and care of stray, neglected, abandoned,
or unwanted dogs and cats. (b) The board shall promulgate rules providing for the use of carbon
monoxide, CO, and inhalant anesthetics as an acceptable alternative to the injectable agents
for individual animals or mass euthanasia in small animals other than dogs or cats. Rules
shall include provisions for the type of chamber and gas used, training and inspection requirements,
humane comfort of the animals, and safety precautions for personnel. (c) Euthanasia shall
be performed only by a licensed veterinarian or an employee or agent of a facility approved
by the board that is operated for the collection and care of...
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22-31-3
Section 22-31-3 Procedure where part of body to be used for transplantation. (a) When a part
of a donor is proposed to be used for transplantation pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 19
of this title and the death of the donor is determined as set forth in Section 22-31-1, there
shall be an independent confirmation of the death by another medical doctor licensed in Alabama.
Neither the physician making the determination of death nor the physician making the independent
confirmation shall participate in the procedures for removing or transplanting a part. (b)
When a part of a donor is proposed to be used for transplantation pursuant to Article 3 of
Chapter 19 of this title and the death of the donor is determined as set forth in Section
22-31-1, complete patient medical records shall be kept, maintained and preserved. (Acts 1979,
No. 79-165, p. 276, §§3, 4.)...
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34-13-121
Section 34-13-121 Cremation procedures; authorization; identification of remains; records.
(a) Human remains shall not be cremated under either of the following circumstances: (1) Within
24 hours after the time of death, unless death was a result of an infectious, contagious,
or communicable disease and unless the disease is verified and the time requirement waived
by a medical examiner, county health director, county coroner, or attending physician where
the death occurred. (2) Without a completed cremation authorization form approved by the board
and signed by the authorizing agent and a completed state identification form. A copy of the
cremation authorization shall be presented with the body to the crematory before any cremation
process may be initiated. (b) All cremations of human remains performed in this state shall
be arranged through a funeral establishment licensed by the board pursuant to this chapter.
(c) Whenever a crematory is unable or unauthorized to cremate human...
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22-19-47
Section 22-19-47 Powers, duties and liabilities upon death. (a) The donee may accept or reject
the gift. If the donee accepts a gift of the entire body, he may, subject to the terms of
the gift, authorize embalming and the use of the body in funeral services. If the gift is
of a part of the body, the donee, upon the death of the donor and prior to embalming, shall
cause the part to be removed without unnecessary mutilation. After removal of the part, custody
or the remainder of the body vests in the surviving spouse, next of kin or other persons under
obligations to dispose of the body. (b) The time of death shall be determined by a physician
who attends the donor at his death or, if none, the physician who certifies the death. The
physician shall not participate in the procedures for removing or transplanting a part. (c)
A person who acts in good faith in accord with the terms of this article or with the anatomical
gift laws of another state or a foreign country is not liable for...
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45-49-171.63
Section 45-49-171.63 Investigation of deaths. It shall be the duty of the county medical examiner
to investigate any death in Mobile County when the death may fall within one or more of the
following categories: (1) Any death that occurs suddenly and unexpectedly, that is, when the
person has not been under medical care for significant heart, lung, or other disease. (2)
Any death suspected to be due to violence, resulting, that is, from suicidal, accidental,
homicidal, or undetermined injury, regardless of when or where the injury occurred. (3) Any
death suspected to be due to alcohol or drugs or exposure to toxic agents. (4) Deaths due
to poisoning. (5) All deaths of persons in the custody of law enforcement officers or in penal
institutions. (6) Deaths suspected to be involved with the decedent's occupation. (7) Deaths
unattended by a physician. (8) Any death due to neglect. (9) Any stillbirth of 20 or more
weeks' gestation unattended by a physician. (10) Deaths due to criminal...
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45-45-170
dollars ($20) for unspayed dogs or cats. The license fee provided for by this section shall
be in addition to all other dog or cat licenses or fees provided for by law. (c) All fees
collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited into a separate fund in Madison County
to be used solely for the animal control shelter program established hereunder. (d) The county
commission is hereby authorized to create the position of animal control officer in Madison
County and if the position is created, the officer shall serve at the pleasure of the county
commission and shall have the duty of administering this section, subject to rules and regulations
promulgated by the county commission from time to time. The officer shall also perform such
other duties as may be required of him or her by law or required of him or her by any organization
or society under the law. (e) Any dog or cat on the property of its owner or on a leash
shall be exempt from this section. (Act 88-424, p. 626, §§ 1-5.)...
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