Last Action | 02/14/22: to Committee on Committees (H) |
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Title | AN ACT relating to veterinarian licensing and making an appropriation therefor. |
Bill Documents | Introduced |
Bill Request Number | 1268 |
Sponsor | M. Koch |
Summary of Original Version | Reorganize KRS Chapter 321, relating to veterinary licensing; create new sections of KRS Chapter 321 to set up rules for telehealth, records retention, and veterinary facilities; list license renewal procedures for veterinary technicians, animal euthanasia specialists, and veterinary facilities; require fingerprint-supported criminal records checks for licensing; amend various sections of KRS Chapter 321 to establish rules for occupations and facilities under the chapter, including licensing, license renewal, licensee discipline, authorized activities, and veterinarian-client-patient relationships; describe the legislative intent for KRS Chapter 321; require a veterinarian to attain a doctorate in veterinary medicine; authorize veterinary practice through special permits and mobile facilities; establish board membership, board procedures, and authority of the veterinary wellness committee; permit the board to expend funds from its revolving fund for designated purposes; repeal and reenact KRS 321.181, 321.190, and 321.235 to define and redefine terms, set practice conditions and exemptions, and establish board duties, privileges, and personal immunity from suit; amend KRS 321.990 to raise fines from a range of $10 to $500 to a range of $100 to $1,000; amend KRS 321.188 to conform; APPROPRIATION. |
Index Headings of Original Version |
Licensing - Veterinary practice, board regulation Occupations and Professions - Veterinary practice, licensing and regulation State Agencies - Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners, veterinary practice, licensing and regulation Veterinarians - Licensing and regulation, veterinary board Agriculture - Veterinary practice, licensing and regulation Animals, Livestock, and Poultry - Veterinary practice, licensing and regulation Appropriations - Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners, revolving fund Boards and Commissions - Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners, veterinary practice, licensing and regulation Background Checks - Veterinary practice, licensing and regulation |
02/14/22 |
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