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New York lawmakers want DVMs to check drug registry before prescribing painkillers

March 19, 2012

Albany, N.Y. -- Some New York legislators want healthcare practitioners--including veterinarians--to start checking a controlled-substance-abuse registry before prescribing some medications.

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North Carolina court of appeals shoots down emotional damages claim

March 13, 2012

Raleigh, N.C. -- The push for the legal system to award non-economic damages was thwarted again in North Carolina.

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Alaska legislators review unlicensed veterinary practice, disciplinary actions

March 1, 2012

Anchorage — A new bill in Alaska spells out new rules for unlicensed veterinary care and disciplinary actions filed against veterinarians.

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Colorado redefines veterinary practice

March 1, 2012

Denver, Colo. — The Colorado veterinary board amended a number of regulations from a definition on veterinary dentistry to rules on waiving a valid veterinarian-patient relationship in times of emergency.

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Kansas veterinary board amends standards

March 1, 2012

Topeka, Kan. — The Kansas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners recently amended minimum standards for veterinary practices.

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New Jersey begins pilot program for mandatory sterilization

March 1, 2012

Trenton, N.J. — A bill enacted in New Jersey Dec. 5 establishes a new sterilization pilot program for adopted dogs and cats.

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Importation of four snake species banned from the United States

March 1, 2012

National Report — U.S. officials banned the import of four snake species in an effort to protect the Everglades National Park in Florida.

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Florida wants veterinarians to wear name badges

March 1, 2012

Tallahassee, Fla. — Florida lawmakers are considering a new bill that would require all healthcare professionals—including veterinarians—to wear name badges clearly displaying their credentials when rendering services.

Source: DVM360 MAGAZINE

Nebraska attempts to address animal rights groups

March 1, 2012

Omaha, Neb. — Nebraska lawmakers introduced a new bill that would make it a felony to seek employment at an animal facility with the intention of disrupting operations.

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