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Introduced
06/11/2018
06/11/2018
In Committee
06/11/2018
06/11/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires animal and veterinary facilities to register with the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and to be inspected by the board on an annual basis. This annual inspection will be in addition to, and will not be deemed to be satisfied by, an inspection conducted to investigate a complaint against the facility or a suspected violation by the facility involving an unlawful act or practice. The registration and inspection requirements will apply to any fixed or mobile establishment, veterinary hospital, animal hospital, or premises wherein or whereon the practice of veterinary medicine or any part thereof is conducted. The bill will take effect 180 days after the date of enactment.
AI Summary
This bill requires animal and veterinary facilities in the state to register with the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and undergo annual inspections by the board. These annual inspections are in addition to any inspections conducted in response to a complaint or suspected violation. The bill defines "animal or veterinary facility" broadly to include any fixed or mobile establishment, veterinary hospital, animal hospital, or premises where veterinary medicine is practiced. The Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners is authorized to adopt rules and regulations to implement the bill, and the bill will take effect 180 days after enactment.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (5)
Joe Danielsen (D)*,
Carol Murphy (D)*,
Valerie Vainieri Huttle (D)*,
Greg McGuckin (R),
David Wolfe (R),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee (on 06/11/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A4500/4124_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A4500/4124_I1.PDF |
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