House Bill 1230 Summary

• Amends IC 25-38.1-4-5 to require a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship before a licensed veterinarian dispenses or prescribes prescription products.

• Prohibits diversion or transfer of veterinary prescription products (drugs and immunizing products) to individuals for animal use without a current veterinarian-client-patient relationship with the original prescribing veterinarian.

• Requires veterinarians to provide prescriptions to clients upon request unless prohibited by state or federal law or to prevent inappropriate use.

• Exempts livestock and animals owned or cared for by their owner from the prescription requirement, but requires non-owners to obtain a prescription from a licensed veterinarian before administering veterinary prescription products, including antibiotics and immunizations, to dogs, cats, or other domesticated animals.

• Takes effect July 1, 2015.