HI SB2522

Establishes a requirement for veterinarians to complete at least 20 credit hours of continuing education during each licensing biennium to renew their license

Specifies that failure to renew a license by June 30 of each even-numbered year results in forfeiture of the license until restoration requirements are met

Delays implementation of the continuing education requirement until the June 30, 2016 renewal deadline, with the requirement applying to licenses valid for the period beginning July 1, 2017 and thereafter

Clarifies which courses are acceptable to meet the continuing education requirement and removes provisions for license suspension during the renewal process

Received support from the Board of Veterinary Examiners, Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association, Windward Community College, and individual veterinarians