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CA AB2300
Bill
Status
Passed
8/28/2018
Primary Sponsor
Brian Maienschein
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AI Summary
- Authorizes veterinarians to earn up to 6 of their required 36 continuing education hours through self-study courses (up to 6 hours) or pro bono spaying and neutering services (up to 4 hours), or a combination of both
- Pro bono services must be provided to households with demonstrated financial need and delivered at facilities under public animal control agencies, shelters, humane societies, or rescue groups with appropriate equipment and staffing
- Requires veterinarians to complete a minimum of 1 credit hour every 4 years on the judicious use of medically important antimicrobial drugs as part of continuing education requirements
- Maintains existing requirement of 36 total continuing education hours biennially for license renewal, with board authority to audit records and approve continuing education providers
- Allows the Veterinary Medical Board to exempt veterinarians from requirements for reasons of health, military service, or undue hardship
Legislative Description
Continuing education: veterinarians.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 236, Statutes of 2018.
8/28/2018
Committee Referrals
Appropriations6/19/2018
Business, Professions and Economic Development5/3/2018
Rules4/19/2018
Appropriations3/22/2018
Business and Professions3/1/2018
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