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NY S06584
Bill
Status
1/28/2016
Primary Sponsor
Philip Boyle
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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