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NY S06584

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2016

Primary Sponsor

Philip Boyle

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes "Buoy's law" to require veterinarians to notify animal owners verbally and in writing of potential risks and side effects of medication prior to prescribing or providing the medication.

  • Requires veterinarians who repackage prescription medication to provide the owner with a copy of the drug manufacturer's warning label or manufacturer's warning information insert.

  • Takes effect 180 days after becoming law.

Legislative Description

Establishes Buoy's law; requires veterinarians to notify owners of potential risks and side effects of medication verbally and in writing prior to prescribing or otherwise providing medication to an animal; requires veterinarians to provide a manufacturer's warning label or information insert when repackaging medication.

Last Action

REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE

1/28/2016

Committee Referrals

Agriculture1/28/2016

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