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OK SB1400
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Oklahoma's Veterinary Practice Act to authorize the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to purchase motor vehicles, appoint reserve investigators (limited to 25 hours/week with CLEET training), and donate confiscated drugs to nonprofits and educational institutions.
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Increases minimum administrative penalties for violations from $500 to $2,500 for first offense and allows penalties up to $5,000 for subsequent offenses, with provisions for Attorney General assistance in collection and recovery of attorney fees.
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Allows veterinarians to prescribe and dispense prescription drugs to state and federal wildlife agencies for sedating wild animals, and permits entry of Board orders as judgment in district court for penalty collection.
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Establishes certification for equine teeth floaters with a $200 application fee, requiring liability insurance ($100,000 minimum), veterinary referral, and Board-approved training; prohibits administration of sedatives or prescription medications.
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Effective date is July 1, 2010, with emergency declaration for immediate implementation.
Legislative Description
Professions and occupations; relating to the Veterinary Practice Act; stating fee for certification as equine teeth floater. Effective date. Emergency.
Professions and Occupations
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Agriculture and Rural Development
2/2/2010