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FL H0303
Bill
Status
Passed
6/24/2024
Primary Sponsor
Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Employees, agents, or contractors of county/municipal animal control authorities or sheriffs may administer rabies vaccinations to dogs, cats, and ferrets in their custody under the indirect supervision of a veterinarian, rather than requiring a licensed veterinarian to directly administer the vaccine
- "Indirect supervision" is defined as the supervising veterinarian being available for consultation through telecommunications without being required to be physically present
- Applies only to animals in the custody of animal control or a sheriff that will be transferred, rescued, fostered, adopted, or reclaimed by the owner; the supervising veterinarian assumes responsibility for vaccinations performed under their direction
- Adds an exception to the existing veterinary practice law (s. 474.203) that previously limited immunization for diseases communicable to humans exclusively to veterinarians, now allowing the rabies vaccination exception under s. 828.30
- Effective date is July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Rabies Vaccinations
Last Action
Chapter No. 2024-258
6/24/2024
Committee Referrals
Commerce Committee12/19/2023
Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee11/13/2023
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