Bill > HB3239

This bill amends existing Oklahoma law concerning the practice of veterinary medicine by adding a definition for "Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF)," which is the use of low-frequency electromagnetic fields to help with pain relief, healing, inflammation reduction, and circulation in non-human animals. It also establishes a certification process for individuals who wish to use PEMF on animals, requiring them to complete specific instruction, pay a $200 annual certification fee, obtain endorsement from a licensed veterinarian, and carry liability malpractice coverage, with four hours of continuing education needed for renewal. Furthermore, the bill modifies definitions related to veterinarian-client-patient relationships and telemedicine to clarify requirements for establishing such relationships, and it explicitly allows certified individuals to use PEMF as an act not prohibited under the veterinary practice act, alongside other therapies like laser light and hydrotherapy, which are collectively referred to as "Alternative Animal Therapy."

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3239&Session=2600