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IN SB0508
Bill
AI Summary
Senate Enrolled Act 508 Summary
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Effective July 1, 2015, defines "equine massage therapy" as treating a horse's body through rubbing, stroking, or kneading techniques with or without massage devices that mimic human hands for remedial or hygienic purposes.
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Excludes equine massage therapy from the definition of veterinary medicine practice, provided it does not include prescribing drugs, performing surgery, chiropractic, acupuncture, or diagnosing medical conditions.
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Requires a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship to exist before a licensed veterinarian dispenses or prescribes prescription products.
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Prohibits veterinary prescription products from being diverted or transferred to individuals for use on animals without a current veterinarian-client-patient relationship with the original prescribing veterinarian.
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Prohibits non-veterinarians from immunizing animals for a fee, with exceptions for livestock and animals immunized by their owners without compensation.
Legislative Description
Animals and agriculture. Defines "equine massage therapy". Provides that equine massage therapy is not included in the practice of veterinary medicine. Provides that an individual may not immunize an animal for a fee unless the individual is a veteranarian.
Last Action
Public Law 211
5/13/2015