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MA H204

MA H204
Relative to equine dentistry


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to equine dentistry. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill aims to amend Massachusetts law to allow licensed equine dental practitioners to perform certain dental procedures on horses, such as floating teeth (applying instruments to reduce calculus, plaque, and enamel points) and removing deciduous caps or erupted, non-displaced wolf teeth. The bill specifies that these procedures do not include treating decay, tumors, or other procedures that invade the soft tissue in the horse's mouth, and that controlled substances can only be used by and on the order of a licensed veterinarian, as required by state and federal law.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5043 (on 10/26/2020)

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