HB 156 Summary

• Amends Section 34-29-87 of the Code of Alabama 1975 regarding veterinary medicine practice restrictions to add a new exemption for 501(c)(3) entities.

• Exempts veterinarians employed by 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entities that operate as limited services facilities providing only spay/neuter surgeries and vaccinations administered at the time of surgery from employment and ownership restrictions.

• Requires 501(c)(3) entities operating veterinary medical establishments or limited service clinics to apply to the Alabama Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners for a premises permit before operation.

• Mandates that a licensed veterinarian be designated for professional supervision, perform all spay/neuter procedures, and maintain minimum board-set standards for veterinary premises; permittee must notify the board within 10 days of designating a new supervising veterinarian.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.