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

Division 2270-Missouri Veterinary Medical Board

Chapter 3-Registration Requirements for Veterinary Technicians

PROPOSED AMENDMENT

20 CSR 2270-3.030 Reciprocity. The board is proposing to amend subsection (2)(D).

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

(2) The applicant shall-

(D) Request the national testing service to send evidence that the applicant has taken the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) and received a passing score as defined in 20 CSR 2270- 3.020. 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.

AUTHORITY: sections 340.210, [and] 340.238, 340.300, and 340.302, RSMo 2000, and sections 340.234 and 340.306, RSMo Supp. [2007] 2012. This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 270-3.030. 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.