Bill > SB687

This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for animal chiropractic practice in California, requiring chiropractors who want to treat animals to register with the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners and meet specific certification requirements. Specifically, chiropractors must obtain certification from recognized veterinary chiropractic associations like the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association or the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association, and can only provide chiropractic care to animals for which they have received specific training. The bill mandates that chiropractors obtain a signed application for care form from the animal's owner, which includes important disclosures such as acknowledging that the chiropractor is not a licensed veterinarian and that animal chiropractic is an alternative therapy meant to complement, not replace, traditional veterinary care. Practitioners must maintain detailed medical records for at least three years and must be prepared to provide these records to the animal's veterinarian upon request. The bill also exempts registered animal chiropractic practitioners from the Veterinary Medicine Practice Act and requires the Chiropractic Examiners Board to consult with the Veterinary Medical Board when developing regulations. By creating a new category of regulated practice, the bill aims to ensure that animal chiropractic treatments are performed safely and with appropriate professional oversight.

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