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ID H0266
Bill
Status
4/9/2013
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 54-2103 of Idaho Code to revise the definition of "practice of veterinary medicine" to clarify it includes services provided through telephonic, electronic or other means, regardless of veterinarian location.
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Modifies the definition to specify that prescription or administration of drugs includes "prescribing, dispensing, delivering or administering" rather than just "prescription or administration."
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Clarifies that veterinary medicine encompasses all branches and specialties including veterinary surgery, obstetrics, dentistry, artificial insemination procedures, and pregnancy/fertility evaluation and embryo transplant services.
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Makes technical corrections and clarifications to various definitions in the veterinary medicine statutes related to licensed veterinarians, veterinary technicians, supervision types, and related professional standards.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to revise the definition of the practice of veterinary medicine in the Veterinary Practice Act.
VETERINARY MEDICINE
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on April 9, 2013 Session Law Chapter 290 Effective: 07/01/13
4/9/2013