R156-37-306. Exemption from Licensure -- Law Enforcement Personnel, University Research, Narcotic Detection Training of Animals, and Animal Control

  In accordance with Subsection 58-37-6(2)(d), the following persons are exempt from licensure under Title 58, Chapter 37:

  (1) Law enforcement agencies and their sworn personnel are exempt from the licensing requirements of the Controlled Substance Act to the extent their official duties require them to possess controlled substances; they act within the scope of their enforcement responsibilities; they maintain accurate records of controlled substances that come into their possession; and they maintain an effective audit trail. Nothing herein shall authorize law enforcement personnel to purchase or possess controlled substances for administration to animals unless the purchase or possession is in accordance with a duly issued controlled substance license.

  (2) Individuals and entities engaged in research using pharmaceuticals as defined in Subsection 58-17b-102(65) within a research facility as defined in Subsection R156-17b-102(49).

  (3) Individuals employed by a facility engaged in the following activities if the facility employing that individual has a controlled substance license in Utah, a DEA registration number, and uses the controlled substances according to a written protocol:

  (a) narcotic detection training of animals for law enforcement use; or

  (b) animal control, including:

  (i) animal euthanasia; or

  (ii) animal immobilization.