AR HB1099

Authorizes the Veterinary Medical Examining Board to promulgate rules outlining the use of telehealth and telemedicine in veterinary medicine practice.

Creates a new restricted license for veterinary graduates who have not yet passed the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination, allowing them to practice under direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.

Limits restricted licenses to a maximum of three per applicant and restricts restricted licensees from obtaining DEA registration or USDA accreditation.

Replaces all references to "Secretary-Treasurer" and "Executive Secretary" of the Veterinary Medical Examining Board with "Director" throughout Arkansas Code Title 17, Chapter 101.

Modifies provisions regarding temporary permits, license renewals, abandoned animal notices, and civil penalty distributions to reflect administrative changes and modernized notification methods (mail or email).