The Board proposes to the rule amendment to add a requirement concerning the presence of controlled substances in the unit.  


  • RULE NO: RULE TITLE
    61G18-15.0025: Minimum Standards for a Mobile Veterinary Practice for Agricultural Animals
    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes to the rule amendment to add a requirement concerning the presence of controlled substances in the unit.
    SUMMARY: A requirement concerning the presence of controlled substances in the unit will be added to the rule.
    SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared. The Board determined the proposed rule will not have an impact on small business.
    Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
    SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 474.206, 474.215(6) FS.
    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 474.215(6) FS.
    IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Juanita Chastain, Executive Director, Board of Veterinary Medicine, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

    61G18-15.0025 Minimum Standards for a Mobile Veterinary Practice for Agricultural Animals.

    The following minimum standards shall apply to mobile veterinary medical practices for agricultural animals:

    (1) Mobile units utilized by veterinarians:

    (a) No change.

    (b) Shall contain the following:

    1. through 3. No change.

    4. If controlled substances are on the unit, a locking secure cabinet for storage and an accurate controlled substance log.

    5.4. When surgery is to be performed, the following shall be maintained:

    a. through d. No change.

    (2) through (4) No change.

    Rulemaking Specific Authority 474.206, 474.215(6) FS. Law Implemented 474.215(6) FS. History–New 7-4-95, Amended______.


    NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Veterinary Medicine
    NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Veterinary Medicine
    DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: March 2, 2010
    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: March 19, 2010

Document Information

Comments Open:
5/28/2010
Summary:
A requirement concerning the presence of controlled substances in the unit will be added to the rule.
Purpose:
The Board proposes to the rule amendment to add a requirement concerning the presence of controlled substances in the unit.
Rulemaking Authority:
474.206, 474.215(6) FS.
Law:
474.215(6) FS.
Contact:
Juanita Chastain, Executive Director, Board of Veterinary Medicine, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750
Related Rules: (1)
61G18-15.0025. Minimum Standards for a Mobile Veterinary Practice for Agricultural Animals