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This bill proposes an amendment to the New Hampshire Veterinary Practice Act that creates a specific exemption from veterinary licensure requirements for certain professionals practicing animal chiropractic care. Specifically, the bill allows individuals who hold either a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree to practice animal chiropractic techniques, provided they have completed a nationally recognized animal chiropractic program. The determination of an acceptable animal chiropractic program will be made by the executive director of the office of professional licensure and certification, in consultation with the board of veterinary medicine and the board of chiropractic examiners. This exemption means that these qualified professionals can provide chiropractic treatments to animals without needing to obtain a separate veterinary license, potentially increasing access to specialized animal healthcare services. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, giving time for relevant professional bodies and practitioners to understand and implement the new provision.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_status.aspx?lsr=0541&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB267