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ID H0064
Bill
AI Summary
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Adds a new exemption to Idaho veterinary licensure requirements for out-of-state licensed veterinarians practicing on animals in publicly owned zoos that are either USDA-licensed as exhibitors or accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
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Out-of-state veterinarians may only practice under this exemption when the regularly attending Idaho-licensed veterinarian is unavailable or unqualified to provide the required services.
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Out-of-state veterinarians must notify the board in writing of their Idaho practice location and expected duration before commencing services, and must provide written notification upon completion of services.
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The exemption is limited to a one-year period from the initial notification date unless expressly extended by the board in its discretion.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law relating to veterinarians to provide an exception to licensure for certain veterinarians with an active license in good standing from another state for the practice of veterinary medicine on animals in a collection of a publicly owned zoo, to provide conditions and to provide a time limit for the exemption.
VETERINARIANS
Last Action
Governor signed Session Law Chapter 80 Effective: 07/01/11
3/16/2011