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NY S00664

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/4/2017

Primary Sponsor

Philip Boyle

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires veterinarians to notify animal owners verbally and in writing of potential risks and side effects of medication prior to prescribing or providing medication
  • Mandates veterinarians provide a copy of the drug manufacturer's warning label or warning information insert when repackaging prescription medication for animals
  • Takes effect 180 days after becoming law
  • Known as "Buoy's 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

1/3/2018

Committee Referrals

Agriculture1/4/2017

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