Disposal of remains of a disease suspect animal

When a veterinarian provides the service of head removal and preparation of any animal specimen for testing of a zoonotic disease regulated under this chapter, it shall be the responsibility of the veterinarian to properly dispose of the body remains of the disease suspect animal in a manner that will prevent any potential future exposure by any person or other animal to that animal's tissues. The veterinarian is entitled to charge and collect the usual and customary fees for the disposal service. OAC 310:599 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 3