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FL H1437

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/9/2011

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Abruzzo

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes authorization for out-of-state and foreign professionals to provide care to animals used in sporting events under Florida's limited practice exemption
  • Eliminates provisions allowing such professionals to obtain practice privileges at licensed veterinary facilities with facility approval
  • Removes provisions allowing professionals at animal-related sporting events to access licensed health care facilities with facility approval
  • Restricts out-of-state/foreign professionals' limited practice exemption solely to human team members, coaches, and staff
  • Effective date of July 1, 2011

Legislative Description

Professional Practices Involving Animals

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

5/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Economic Affairs3/29/2011
Agriculture And Natural Resources Subcommittee3/18/2011

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