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

Division 2270-Missouri Veterinary Medical Board

Chapter 4-Minimum Standards

PROPOSED AMENDMENT

20 CSR 2270-4.042 Minimum Standards for Continuing Education for Veterinarians. The board is proposing to amend subsections (8)(E) and (G), delete subsection (8)(J), and renumber the subsequent subsections. The board is also amending the purpose statement.

PURPOSE: This amendment provides clarity and additional information to licensees obtaining continuing education hours.

PURPOSE: This rule defines the minimum standards for continuing education for veterinarians. [In August, 1999 Senate Bill 424 became effective which revised Chapter 340.]

(8) Workshops, seminars, and prepared materials on scientific and non-scientific subjects relating to veterinary medicine approved by or sponsored by the following organizations are approved:

(E) Any local or regional veterinary medical association affiliated with a state veterinary medical association;

(G) American veterinary schools accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association that are open to all licensees;

[(J) Any national, regional, and specialty veterinary organizations;]

[(K)](J) Missouri State Veterinarian; and

[(L)](K) Other programs receiving prior approval from this board.

AUTHORITY: sections 41.946, 340.210, 340.258, and 340.268, RSMo 2000. This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 270-4.042. Original rule filed April 13, 2001, effective Oct. 30, 2001. 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.