HB17 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Todd

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Veterinarians, employed by 501(c)(3) entity exempt from certain employment and ownership restrictions, Sec. 34-29-87 am'd.

Summary

HB17 would exempt veterinarians employed by 501(c)(3) entities from certain employment and ownership restrictions and create a premises-permit process for 501(c)(3)-owned veterinary clinics, with licensed supervision and reporting requirements.

What This Bill Does

Adds an exemption for veterinarians employed by 501(c)(3) entities from employment and ownership restrictions. Allows 501(c)(3) entities to own and operate a veterinary clinic or limited service clinic, but only after obtaining a premises permit from the Alabama Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. The board will grant the permit if the applicant complies with laws and board rules, and the practice must have a licensed veterinarian supervising and meet minimum standards; the permittee must notify the board within 10 days of any change in the supervising veterinarian. Existing exemptions for government agencies, research facilities, heirs, and other categories remain in place.

Who It Affects

• Veterinarians employed by 501(c)(3) entities would be exempt from certain employment and ownership restrictions, enabling them to participate in practice ownership under the premises-permit framework.
• 501(c)(3) organizations seeking to own and operate veterinary clinics would need to apply for and obtain a premises permit from the board, and ensure supervision by a licensed veterinarian and compliance with standards.

Key Provisions

• Exemption added for veterinarians employed by a 501(c)(3) entity from the existing employment and ownership restrictions.
• 501(c)(3) entities may own and operate a veterinary establishment or limited service clinic, but must apply to the Alabama Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners for a premises permit.
• The board will issue a premises permit only if the applicant complies with applicable laws and board rules; the permit requires professional supervision by a licensed veterinarian and adherence to minimum standards.
• The permittee must notify the board within 10 days after any designation of a new licensed veterinarian responsible for supervision.
• Effective date: the act takes effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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Subjects

Veterinarians