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OK HB3202

Bill

Status

Passed

4/19/2010

Primary Sponsor

Don Armes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act to add a definition for "teeth floating" as removal of enamel points and smoothing of dental arcades in equine and farm animals, excluding canines and felines.

  • Requires the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to certify nonveterinary equine dental care providers who complete at least 80 hours of training in equine dentistry or obtain equivalent certification from approved organizations.

  • Mandates four (4) hours of continuing education annually for teeth floaters' certification renewal through approved courses from specified organizations.

  • Allows veterinarians to assemble prescription drugs (excluding controlled substances) for equine dental procedures when a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship exists; owner or agent may pick up and deliver drugs to equine owner.

  • Requires complaints about teeth floaters to be filed with the State Veterinarian through the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry; adds requirement that Board appointments include one equine practitioner and one large animal practitioner among five veterinary members.

Legislative Description

Professions and occupations; relating to the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act; adding definition for teeth floating. Effective date.

Professions and Occupations

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/16/2010

4/19/2010

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Rural Development2/2/2010

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