Rules for Stakeholder Feedback - Animal Shelter, Dog Warden, WARFs

Date Issued: 4/15/2026

Comments Due: 5/15/2026

The following rules are being distributed for stakeholder comment as part of the Boardʼs statutorily required 5-year rule review process:


  • Rule 4729:5-15-01 | Animal shelters - definitions.
  • Rule 4729:5-15-02 | Security and control of dangerous drugs.
  • Rule 4729:5-15-03 | Record keeping.
  • Rule 4729:5-15-04 | Drugs approved for euthanasia.
  • Rule 4729:5-15-05 | Chemical capture classification.


Comments on the proposed rules will be accepted until close of business on Friday, May 15, 2026. Please send all comments to the following email address: RuleComments@pharmacy.ohio.gov

 

The proposed rule text can accessed here: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/ASRules.

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