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

Division 2270-Missouri Veterinary Medical Board

Chapter 2-Licensure Requirements for Veterinarians

PROPOSED AMENDMENT

20 CSR 2270-2.060 Reciprocity. The board is proposing to amend subsection (3)(D).

PURPOSE: This amendment clarifies the number of times an applicant can take the exam to qualify for licensure by reciprocity.

(3) The applicant shall-

(D) Request the national testing service to send evidence that the applicant has taken and received a passing score on both the National Board Examination and Clinical Competency Test or the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE). Effective August 28, 1999, no person may take any examination more than four (4) times either in or out of Missouri to qualify for licensure in Missouri; and

AUTHORITY: sections 340.210, 340.228, 340.232, and 340.238, RSMo 2000, and section 340.234, RSMo Supp. [2007] 2012. This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 270-2.060. Original rule filed Nov. 4, 1992, effective July 8, 1993. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed Jan. 10, 2013.

PUBLIC COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board, PO Box 633, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0633, by 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.