Bill > S1100

Introduced Session

An act relating to the practice of veterinary medicine; amending s. 474.201, F.S.; revising legislative findings regarding the practice of veterinary medicine; amending s. 474.202, F.S.; defining terms; amending s. 474.203, F.S.; providing that specified exemptions apply to licensed and unlicensed veterinary technicians; amending s. 474.204, F.S.; revising the membership of the Board of Veterinary Medicine; creating s. 474.2071, F.S.; providing requirements for the licensure of veterinary technicians; providing an exception; amending s. 474.211, F.S.; providing continuing education requirements for the renewal of licensed veterinary technicians’ licenses; amending s. 474.213, F.S.; prohibiting certain persons from taking specified actions relating to the licensure of and the use of the titles of licensed veterinary technicians; providing criminal penalties; amending s. 474.214, F.S.; providing grounds for disciplinary actions against applicants for licensure and licensed veterinary technicians; authorizing the board to take specified actions against certain persons; providing for the reissuance of a license to a veterinary technician under certain circumstances; creating s. 474.223, F.S.; providing scope of practice relating to licensed veterinary technicians; authorizing veterinary technicians to provide specified services; authorizing supervising veterinarians to delegate specified responsibilities to licensed veterinary technicians; prohibiting veterinary assistants from taking specified actions or identifying themselves as specified persons; amending s. 828.30, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

Nick DiCeglie (R)*, 

Died in Regulated Industries (on 03/08/2024)

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