Title 20-DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

Division 2270-Missouri Veterinary Medical Board

Chapter 2-Licensure Requirements for Veterinarians

PROPOSED RULE

20 CSR 2270-2.072 Temporary Courtesy License

PURPOSE: This rule states the requirements and procedures for a nonresident spouse of an active duty member of the military who is transferred to this state in the course of the member's military duty to obtain a temporary courtesy license to practice veterinary medicine for one hundred eighty (180) days.

(1) The board shall grant a temporary courtesy license to practice veterinary medicine without examination to a "nonresident military spouse" as defined in section 324.008.1., RSMo, who provides proof that such applicant's qualifications meet or are at least equivalent to the requirements for initial licensure in this state and who provides the board the following:

(A) A completed application form;

(B) A non-refundable application fee, as established by the board pursuant to rule, made payable to the board;

(C) Verification sent directly to the board from the state, district, or territory from where the applicant holds a current and active license verifying that the applicant holds a current and active license;

(D) Proof that the applicant has been engaged in active practice in the state, district, or territory of the United States in which the applicant is currently licensed for at least two (2) years in the five (5) years immediately preceding this application;

(E) Verification sent directly to the board from the state, district, or territory of the United States in which the applicant was initially licensed verifying that-

1. The applicant is, or was at the time of licensure, in good standing;

2. The applicant has not committed an act in any jurisdiction that would have constituted grounds for the refusal, suspension, or revocation of a license or certificate to practice at the time the act was committed; and

3. The applicant has not been disciplined by a licensing or credentialing entity in another jurisdiction and is not the subject of an unresolved complaint, review procedure, or disciplinary proceeding by a licensing or credentialing entity in another jurisdiction;

(F) If the board is unable to determine if the licensing requirements of the state, district, or territory in which the applicant was initially licensed are equivalent to Missouri's licensing requirements, the applicant shall submit documentation regarding the licensing requirements equivalency;

(G) Any person applying for temporary licensure as a veterinarian, shall be required to take and pass the State Board Examination related to the practice of veterinary medicine; and

(H) Such additional information as the board may request to determine eligibility for a temporary courtesy license.

AUTHORITY: section 324.008.1., RSMo Supp. 2011. Original rule filed Sept. 18, 2012.

PUBLIC COST: This proposed rule will increase the fund for the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board by approximately twenty-two dollars ($22) annually for the life of the rule. It is anticipated that the increase will recur for the life of the rule, may vary with inflation, and is expected to increase at the rate projected by the Legislative Oversight Committee.

PRIVATE COST: This proposed rule will cost private entities approximately thirty-five dollars and forty-five cents ($35.45) annually for the life of the rule. It is anticipated that the costs will recur for the life of the rule, may vary with inflation, and are expected to increase at the rate projected by the Legislative Oversight Committee.

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed rule with the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board, PO Box 633, Jefferson City, MO 65102, via facsimile at (573) 526-3856, or via email at vets@pr.mo.gov. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

PUBLIC FISCAL NOTE

I. RULE NUMBER

Title 20 -Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Registration

Division 2270 - Missouri Veterinary Medical Board

Chapter 2 - Licensure Requirements for Veterinarians

Proposed Amendment to 20 CSR 2270-2.072 Temporary Courtesy License

Prepared September 18,2012 by the Division of Professional Registration

II. SUMMARY OF FISCAL IMPACT

III. WORKSHEET

See Private Fiscal Note for Explanation of Revenue

The Processing Technician II provides technical support, processes applications for licensure, and responds to inquiries related to the licensure law and/or rules and regulations.

Personal Service

Expense and Equipment

IV. ASSUMPTIONS

1. Employees' salaries were calculated using the annual salary multiplied by 50.43% for fringe benefits and then divided by 2080 hours per year to determine the hourly salary. The hourly salary was then divided by 60 minutes to determine the cost per minute. The cost per minute was then multiplied by the amount of time individual staff spent on the processing of applications or renewals. The total cost was based on the cost per application multiplied by the estimated number of applications.

Note: The public fiscal note for this rule only reflects the cost for this particular process. However, private entity fees are set at an amount to cover the total actual cost incurred by the office, which includes personal service, expense and equipment and transfers.

PRIVATE FISCAL NOTE

I. RULE NUMBER

Title 20 -Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Registration

Division 2270 - Missouri Veterinary Medical Board

Chapter 2 - Licensure Requirements for Veterinarians

Proposed Amendment to 20 CSR 2270 - 2.072 Temporary Courtesy License

Prepared September 18, 2012 by the Division of Professional Registration

II. SUMMARY OF FISCAL IMPACT

III. WORKSHEET

See Table Above

IV. ASSUMPTIONS

1. The board anticipates that there will be very few nonresident military spouse temporary courtesy license applicants. It is estimated that the board will have approximately one applicant annually that chooses to apply through this route. The board believes that most applicants will opt to file an application for a provisional and a full license.

2. Most states have eliminated the verification fee, however, the $10 amount is an average verification fee charged by the remaining states.

3. It is anticipated that the total costs will recur for the life of the rule, may vary with inflation and is expected to increase at the rate projected by the Legislative Oversight Committee expected to increase at the rate projected by the Legislative Oversight Committee.

Note: The board is statutorily obligated to enforce and administer the provisions of Chapter 340, RSMo. Pursuant to section 340.210, RSMo, the board shall by rule and regulation set the amount of fees authorized by Chapter 340, RSMo so that the revenue produced is sufficient, but not excessive, to cover the cost and expense to the board for administering the provisions of Chapter 340, RSMo.