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CT HB06347

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/7/2017

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Department of Agriculture must investigate allegations of wrongdoing by veterinarians under section 20-202 according to procedures in section 19a-14
  • Investigations must be completed within 12 months from the date the allegation is submitted
  • Investigations remain confidential and not subject to public disclosure under section 1-210, unless the veterinarian requests the investigation be open
  • Pet owners whose animals are the subject of an investigation are not considered third parties and may receive disclosure of investigation records
  • Effective date: October 1, 2017

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Pet Owner Access To State Agency Records Of Investigation For Complaints Of Wrongdoing By Veterinarians.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

7/7/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Health4/18/2017
Environment1/23/2017

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