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02-285
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
State Board of Veterinary Medicine
2001-2002 Regulatory Agenda
UMBRELLA-UNIT NUMBER: 02-285
AGENCY NAME: Department of Professional & Financial Regulation, Office
of Licensing & Registration, State Board of Veterinary Medicine
CONTACT PERSON:
Geraldine L. Betts, 35 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0035,
(207) 624-8625 Email: jeri.l.betts@state.me.us
EMERGENCY RULES
ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: NONE
EXPECTED 2001-2002
RULE-MAKING ACTIVITY: The Board will review and amend current rules
as may be necessary. Specifically, the Board will review the requirements
and procedures for licensing of veterinarians and veterinary technician,
requirements and procedures for continuing professional education, and
standards of safe and sanitation practices of veterinary clinics. Other
rules affected by licensing and/or continuing education changes may
be subject to change. Outdated or duplicative rules that may exist in
rules established by the Office of Licensing and Registration as authorized
by 10 MRSA §8003 will be repealed.
CHAPTER 1:
Definitions and General Provisions
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 MRSA §§4859(1) and (3), and 4861(5)(C)
PURPOSE: Defines terms used throughout the Board's rules and sets standards
for conducting meetings and hearings, issuing advisory rulings, recordkeeping,
and the manner in which complaints are handled.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Within 180 days
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER 2:
Licensure Requirements for Veterinarians and Permit for Performance
of Relief Veterinary Service
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 MRSA §§4859(1), 4861(4), AND 4871(2)
PURPOSE: Establish requirements for issuance of a license to practice
veterinary medicine and permits for the performance of relief veterinary
service including: application, education, experience, and references.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Within 180 days
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER 3:
Registration Requirements for Veterinary Technicians
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 MRSA §§4859(6)
PURPOSE: Establish registration requirements and procedures for veterinary
technicians.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Within 180 days
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER 4:
Standards for Continuing Professional Education for Veterinary Doctors
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 MRSA §§4871(2)
PURPOSE: Establish requirements for continuing professional education
for licensing renewal.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Within 180 days
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER 5:
Standards for Veterinary Practice Facilities and Recordkeeping
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 MRSA §§4859(3)
PURPOSE: Establish safety, sanitation, and procedural guidelines with
which a veterinary clinic must operate.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Within 180 days
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER 6:
Enforcement and Disciplinary Procedures
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 MRSA §§4859(3)
PURPOSE: Establish enforcement and disciplinary procedures used by the
Board.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Within 180 days
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER 7:
Code of Ethics
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 MRSA §§4859(2) and (3), and 4864(11)
PURPOSE: Establish professional practice standards for the practice
of veterinary medicine.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Within 180 days
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER 8:
Fees
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 MRSA §§4859(4), 4861, and 4861(1),(3), and (4)
PURPOSE: The Board may repeal this rule inasmuch as fees have been established
directly by the Director of the Office of Licensing and Registration
in Chapter 10 of the Rules of the Office of Licensing and Registration
pursuant to 10 MRSA §8003(2-A)(D).
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Within 180 days
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
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