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This bill modifies provisions relating to animal chiropractic practitioners. The key provisions are: 1. It defines "animal chiropractic" as the examination and treatment of an animal through vertebral subluxation complex or spinal, joint, or musculoskeletal manipulation by an "animal chiropractic practitioner," which is defined as either a licensed veterinarian or an individual licensed by the state board of chiropractic examiners who has completed a certification course in animal chiropractic with at least 210 hours of instruction. 2. It allows animal chiropractic practitioners to practice without supervision by a licensed veterinarian, as long as they have a referral from a licensed veterinarian with a current veterinarian-client-patient relationship. 3. It clarifies that the practice of animal chiropractic does not require supervision by a licensed veterinarian, nor does it allow the animal chiropractic practitioner to diagnose animals, perform surgery, dispense medications, or engage in other types of veterinary medicine. 4. It places the regulation of animal chiropractic practitioners under the state board of chiropractic examiners.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

https://www.house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB88&year=2023&code=R