MN SF2326

Board of Veterinary Medicine appointments made by the governor must reflect the geographic distribution across Minnesota.

Governor's appointments to the board take effect the day following final enactment and apply to all appointments made after that date.

Temporary license suspension now requires imminent risk of harm to "an animal" rather than "others" as the standard for suspension.

Board must conduct a limited hearing within ten days of suspension, with four affirmative votes required to keep suspension in effect, rather than previous procedures.

Contested case hearings must be conducted under sections 14.57 to 14.62 with the Office of Administrative Hearings, with the administrative law judge's report constituting the final administrative decision.