August 2024 Report
This report shares short summary highlights of tracked legislative bills and rules & regulations that have seen recent activity, as well as available board and state VMA updates.
The legislative activity map reflects all 2024 activity and is updated daily. The regulation activity map reflects activity within the last month and will be updated monthly.
Legislative Activity
Regulation Activity
Board Watch
College of Veterinarians British Columbia – May 3, 2024 Minutes
California Veterinary Medical Board – June 24-25, 2024 Agenda Items |
CVMA Releases 2023 Annual Report
June 21, 2024
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association’s (CVMA) annual report aims to provide the association’s stakeholders with an overview of the CVMA’s achievements and financial standing for the fiscal year.
Click here to view the 2023 report.
Colorado Board of Veterinary Medicine – June 13, 2024 Minutes
DC Board of Veterinary Medicine – July 18, 2024 Minutes Health Occupations Revision Act (HORA) Update: · DC Health worked on a significant revision of the HORA. This would be the first significant revision in seventeen years. · The revised HORA received Mayoral approval and has been introduced in the Council as the Health Occupations Revision General Amendment Act of 2023 (B25-0545). · This legislation received a hearing on December 7th. Over 80 witnesses, many of whom were healthcare professionals, signed up to provide testimony. DC Health’s Associate Director of Health Professional Licensing Boards provided testimony in support and answered questions from the Council. |
DC Health has been working on the Committee on Health following that hearing. A mark-up was held on March 21st, 2024. The legislation was passed unanimously by the Committee of the Whole on First Reading on April 2nd and on Second Reading on May 7th. The legislation was signed by the Mayor on May 29th, underwent Congressional Review, and became law July 19, 2024.
Delaware Board of Veterinary Medicine – June 11, 2024 Minutes |
Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine – May 14, 2024 Minutes Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine Investigative Committee Meeting – June 25, 2024 Minutes |
Hawaii State Board of Veterinary Medicine Updates August 4, 2024 New temporary permits are now in effect! The Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine has recently increased its bank of test questions and has reduced the waiting period to retest following a failed attempt to pass the Hawaii state veterinary examination from 90 days to 60 days. While the HVMA had petitioned for a shorter (30-day) waiting period, we are grateful for this small improvement. In upcoming legislative sessions, the HVMA will be looking into revising the veterinary practice law to allow temporary permittees to continue practicing veterinary medicine during this waiting period following a failed attempt to pass the State veterinary examination. Currently, Hawaii Revised Statutes (“HRS”) section 471-8(c)(5), titled “Examinations; qualifications of applicants” states in the relevant part: If you have suggestions or inquiries regarding licensure or regulation of veterinary medicine in Hawaii, please contact the Hawaii State Board of Veterinary Medicine at veterinary@dcca.hawaii.gov or (808) 586-2705. |
Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine – July 12, 2024, Recorded Minutes
Idaho Board of Veterinary Medicine – May 24, 2024 Minutes Idaho Board of Veterinary Medicine – Committee on Human Euthanasia – June 18, 2024 Minutes |
Indiana Board of Veterinary Medicine – July 24, 2024 Recorded Minutes |
Iowa Board of Veterinary Medicine – May 30, 2024 Minutes Iowa Board of Veterinary Medicine – June 27, 2024 Minutes |
Maine Board of Veterinary Medicine – February 28, 2024 Minutes
Notice of Final Action
[23-191-F]
On July 15, 2024, the Maryland Department of Agriculture adopted amendments to Regulation .03 under COMAR 15.14.09 Qualifications for Licensure, by Examination, as a Veterinarian. This action, which was proposed for adoption in 50:25 Md. R. 1103—1104 (December 15, 2023), has been adopted as proposed.
Increases the age of a passing score for certain examinations that the State Board will accept from a veterinarian who is applying to be licensed in this State from 5 years to 7 years.
Veterinarians licensed in other States seeking to become licensed in Maryland: If a person is licensed in another jurisdiction, a person becomes eligible for licensure in Maryland if the person (1) has been engaging in the clinical practice of veterinary medicine for a certain period of time; or (2) has a passing score on the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) provided, however, the passing score is not more than 5 years old. The proposed action increases the age of the passing score from 5 years to 7 years. For this reason, it benefits those veterinarians seeking licensure in Maryland who, while lacking the requisite clinical
Effective Date: August 5, 2024.
Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners – April 25, 2024 Minutes
New Hampshire Board of Veterinary Medicine – June 26, 2024 Minutes
New Jersey Veterinary Medical Examiners – May 29, 2024 Minutes
College of Veterinarians Ontario – June 19, 2024 Council Meeting Highlights
Utah Veterinary Board – May 16, 2024 Audio
Washington Board of Veterinary Governors – VBOG Telehealth/VCPR Rulemaking Input Wanted
VBOG wants your feedback
The Veterinary Board of Governors has been working on updating the VCPR WACs.
Please read the proposed draft language.
Link to Draft Definitions: WAC 246-933-010
Link to Draft VCPR Rule: WAC 246-933-200
Please email feedback to Poppy Budrow by August 1, 2024
Poppy.Budrow@doh.wa.gov.
West Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine – April 24, 2024 Minutes
Wisconsin Veterinary Examining Board – April 17, 2024 Minutes
US
If you are bringing a dog to the U.S., starting on August 1, 2024, there are new steps you need to take. These steps depend on where your dog has been in the past 6 months.
Background
CDC strives to protect America’s families, communities, and pets by preventing the reintroduction of dog rabies into the United States. Preventing infected dogs from entering the United States is a public health priority. CDC recommends all dogs be vaccinated against dog rabies.
Recent Changes
CDC values the feedback received from various countries, industry partners, and the public. CDC simplified the process for meeting requirements for dogs arriving from dog rabies-free or low-risk countries. This means that for dogs that have been only in dog rabies-free or low-risk countries for the last 6 months, the one form you will need is the CDC Dog Import Form, which should take a few minutes to complete.
What do I need to bring a dog into the United States?
Starting on August 1, 2024, requirements are based on your dog’s situation.
Important:
Review the list of high-risk countries for dog rabies. If your dog has been in any of these countries within the 6 months before arriving to the U.S., follow the requirements for dogs from high-risk countries.
Dogs that have been ONLY in dog rabies-free or low-risk countries for the last 6 months
Entry Requirements for Dogs from Dog Rabies-free or Low-risk Countries
Dogs that have been in ANY high-risk countries in the last 6 months
Entry Requirements for U.S.-Vaccinated Dogs from High-risk Countries
Entry Requirements for Foreign-Vaccinated Dogs from High-risk Countries
If your dog is not vaccinated against rabies and has been in a high-risk country for dog rabies in the past 6 months, your dog will NOT be allowed to enter the U.S.
Dogs arriving to the U.S. BEFORE August 1, 2024
What Your Dog Needs to Enter the United States Until July 31, 2024
You must follow CDC’s dog importation requirements*, or your dog will not be allowed to enter the United States.
*In addition, you must comply with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) and your U.S. destination’s regulations. Please be aware that dogs imported for commercial (resale) purposes have additional requirements from USDA.
Questions?
If you have questions or need more information, please contact CDC-INFO at (800) 232-4636.
VMAs
Noncompete agreements: What does the new FTC rule mean?
June 21, 2024
In April 2024 the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a rule banning the use of most noncompete agreements—a rule that’s already facing court challenge. If you’re wondering what this might mean for you, the AVMA has a new resource that explains it all.
Download it here: What you need to know about the FTC’s banning of noncompete agreements.
In it, you’ll find general information about noncompete agreements, including examples of what they could look like for both veterinary employees and employers. You’ll also find answers to these questions about the FTC’s rule:
- What is included in the FTC ban on noncompetes?
- When will the FTC rule take effect?
- Will the ban happen for sure?
- Is there anything you should be doing now?
Meanwhile, here are two crucial points to keep in mind:
- The rule is scheduled to take effect on September 4, 2024, but many groups have challenged it. The final answer on whether the rule will indeed go into effect may not be known for some time.
- Since the rule hasn’t yet taken effect, there is no change to any existing noncompete agreements. Whether you’re an employer or an employee, any current noncompete agreements you have may still be valid and enforceable until the rule is implemented.
Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority
Anti-Doping and Medication Control Rules – subject to FTC approval