Bill > H3168

This bill amends South Carolina law to allow employees, agents, or contractors of county or municipal animal control authorities to administer rabies vaccinations to dogs, cats, and ferrets under the indirect supervision of a veterinarian. "Indirect supervision" is specifically defined as the supervising veterinarian being available for consultation via telecommunications, but not required to be physically present. The vaccinations are limited to animals in the custody of animal control authorities that will be transferred, rescued, fostered, adopted, or reclaimed by their owner. The supervising veterinarian will assume legal responsibility for any person vaccinating animals under their direction or supervision. The legislation aims to provide more flexibility in rabies vaccination procedures for animal control authorities by allowing non-veterinarian staff to administer vaccines under professional guidance, potentially improving vaccination rates and animal welfare. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor of South Carolina.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3168&session=126&summary=B