HB 869 -- VETERINARIANS

This bill changes the laws regarding the practice of veterinary
medicine.  The bill:

(1)  Allows for the practice of veterinary medicine across state
lines, as long as the person practicing across state lines is
licensed to practice veterinary medicine in another state and the
practice is limited to the rendering of documented opinions
concerning diagnosis and treatment through electronic means.
When receiving consultations across state lines, the ultimate
authority and responsibility for the diagnosis and treatment of
the patient remains with the primary care veterinarian licensed
in this state;

(2)  Expands the criteria for the application of a provisional
license to practice veterinary medicine to include a person
applying by grade transfer, reciprocity, or examination.  A
provisional license will not be issued to a person applying for a
faculty license;

(3)  Creates an inactive license status.  Non-practicing
veterinarians and veterinary technicians may make application to
the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board requesting that their
license be placed on inactive status.  Applicants must file an
affirmation with the board stating they will not engage in the
practice of veterinary medicine.  Persons who wish to have their
license brought back to active status must submit an application
for renewal, pay the required fees, and provide evidence of
completion of the required continuing education requirements;

(4)  Requires all persons with expired licenses who are still
eligible for renewal to provide evidence of completion of all
continuing education requirements when making application for
license renewal; and

(5)  Allows veterinary technicians licensed in other states to
make application for certification in Missouri by grade score
transfer.

Missouri House of Representatives
92nd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 23, 2004 at 11:14 am