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OK HB2685

Professions and occupations; Veterinary Practice Act; re-creating the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; effective date.


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Introduced
02/01/2021
In Committee
02/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/27/2022

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to professions and occupations; amending 59 O.S. 2011, Sections 698.2, 698.3, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 116, O.S.L. 2020, 698.4, 698.7, as amended by Section 14, Chapter 428, O.S.L. 2019, 698.8, 698.30, 698.30a and 698.33 (59 O.S. Supp. 2020, Sections 698.3 and 698.7), which relate to the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act; modifying definitions; re-creating the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; modifying termination date; removing obsolete language; modifying powers and duties of the Board; modifying reciprocity of license; modifying certification of nonveterinary equine dental care; removing obsolete language; extending prohibition for program agreements; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill re-creates the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners until July 1, 2025, modifies definitions related to the practice of veterinary medicine, re-creates the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, modifies the Board's powers and duties, and removes obsolete language. It also modifies provisions related to veterinary license reciprocity, certification of nonveterinary equine dental care providers, and the veterinary training program for rural Oklahoma. The bill aims to protect the public by governing the veterinary profession and ensuring competent and ethical practice.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Agriculture and Rural Development Hearing (15:00 2/23/2021 ROOM 206) (on 02/23/2021)

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