AZ SB1053

Amends Arizona veterinary medicine law to allow veterinarians to establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship through electronic means (telemedicine), excluding animals used in commercial food production.

Requires veterinarians using electronic means to obtain informed client consent, provide contact information, advise clients that in-person visits may be recommended, and disclose limitations on prescribing certain drugs based solely on electronic examination.

Limits prescriptions issued through electronic examination to initial 14-day periods with one renewal for 14 days; any further renewals require an in-person physical examination.

Prohibits veterinarians from prescribing controlled substances based solely on electronic examination unless the veterinarian has performed an in-person examination or made medically appropriate visits to the premises where the animal is kept.

Requires veterinarians to maintain informed consent documentation for at least three years and comply with all federal and state laws regarding drug prescriptions.