IDAPA 46 - BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

46.01.01 - RULES OF THE STATE OF IDAHO BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

DOCKET NO. 46-0101-1102 (FEE RULE)

NOTICE OF RULEMAKING - ADOPTION OF PENDING FEE RULE

EFFECTIVE DATE: This rule has been adopted by the agency and is now pending review by the 2012 Idaho State Legislature for final approval. Pursuant to Section 67-5224(5)(c), Idaho Code, this pending rule will not become final and effective until it has been approved, amended, or modified by concurrent resolution of the legislature because of the fee being imposed or increased through this rulemaking. The rule becomes final and effective upon adoption of the concurrent resolution or upon the date specified in the concurrent resolution.

AUTHORITY: In compliance with Section 67-5224, Idaho Code, notice is hereby given that this agency has adopted a pending fee rule. The action is authorized pursuant to Sections 54-2105 and 54-2107, Idaho Code.

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY: The following is a concise explanatory statement of the reasons for adopting the pending rule and a statement of any change between the text of the proposed rule and the text of the pending rule with an explanation of the reasons for the change:

The Board, after review of all public comment received, has determined to lower the proposed change to the active veterinarian's license renewal fee from $200 down to $175. The same change will be made to the active veterinarian's license renewal fee for licenses issued without Clinical Competency Test. This will be only a $50 increase to the original $125 renewal fee, instead of the originally proposed $75 increase.

The text of the pending rule has been amended in accordance with Section 67-5227, Idaho Code. Only those sections that have changes that differ from the proposed text are printed in this bulletin. The original text of the proposed rule was published in the October 5, 2011 Idaho Administrative Bulletin, Vol. 11-10, pages 741 through 744.

FEE SUMMARY: The following is a specific description of the fee or charge imposed or increased. Fees are established as authorized by Sections 54-2105 and 54-2107, Idaho Code:

1. Veterinarian Application and Original License Fee increased from $200 to $275.

2. Veterinarian Active License Annual Renewal Fee increased from $125 to $175.

3. Veterinarian Application and Original License Fee (License Without Clinical Competency Test Fee) increased from $200 to $275.

4. Veterinarian Active License Annual Renewal Fee (License Without Clinical Competency Test Fee) increased from $125 to $175.

5. Veterinarian License Reinstatement/Late Fee increased from $50 to $200.

6. Veterinarian Reactivation Fee (restore inactive license to active status) - New fee of $150.

7. Veterinarian Temporary Permit Fee increased from $100 to $150.

8. Veterinarian License Verifications increased from $10 to $20.

9. Veterinary Technician Certification Application and Original Certification Fee increased from $100 to $125.

10. Veterinary Technician Certification Annual Renewal Fee increased from $50 to $75.

11. Veterinary Technician Certification Reinstatement/Late Fee increased from $25 to $50.

12. Certified Euthanasia Agency Certification Annual Renewal Fee increased from $100 to $200.

13. Certified Euthanasia Agency Certification Reinstatement/Late Fee increased from $25 to $50.

14. Certified Euthanasia Technician Certification Annual Renewal Fee increased from $50 to $100.

15. Certified Euthanasia Technician Certification Reinstatement/Late Fee increased from $25 to $50.

FISCAL IMPACT: The following is a specific description, if applicable, of any negative fiscal impact on the state general fund greater than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) during the fiscal year:

There is no negative impact on General or Dedicated funds.

ASSISTANCE ON TECHNICAL QUESTIONS: For assistance on technical questions concerning this pending fee rule, contact Karen Ewing, Executive Director, (208) 332-8588.

DATED this 27th day of October, 2011.

Karen Ewing
Executive Director
Board of Veterinary Medicine
2270 Old Penitentiary Rd.
P. O. Box 7249
Boise, ID 83707
Phone: (208) 332-8588
Fax: (208) 334-2170

DOCKET NO. 46-0101-1102 - ADOPTION OF PENDING FEE RULE

Substantive changes have been made to the pending rule.

Italicized text that is underscored is new text that has been added to the pending rule.

Only those sections or subsections that have changed from the original proposed text are printed in this Bulletin following this notice.

The text of the proposed rule was published in the Idaho Administrative Bulletin, Volume 11-10, October 5, 2011, pages 741 through 744.

This rule has been adopted as a pending rule by the Agency and is now awaiting review and approval by the 2012 Idaho State Legislature for final adoption.

THE FOLLOWING IS THE AMENDED TEXT OF THE PENDING FEE RULE FOR DOCKET NO. 46-0101-1102

014. FEES.

Fees are established as authorized under Title 54, Chapter 21, Idaho Code, by action of the Board as follows: (7-1-97)

01. Veterinarian: (3-18-99)

b. Annual Renewal Fee (Section 54-2112, Idaho Code). (3-18-99)

[Subparagraph 014.01.b.i.]

i. Active License -- One hundred twenty seventy-five dollars ($1275); (3-18-99)( )

c. License Without Clinical Competency Test Fee (Section 54-2110, Idaho Code): (3-30-01)

ii. Annual Renewal Fee: (3-30-01)

[Subsection 014.01.c.ii.(1)]

(1) Active License -- One hundred twenty seventy-five dollars ($1275); (3-30-01)( )