Notices of Rulemaking Intent

TITLE 325. Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission

CHAPTER 40. Veterinarian Practices

[OAR Docket #13-116]

RULEMAKING ACTION:

Notice of proposed PERMANENT rulemaking.

PROPOSED RULE:

325:40-1-2. Definitions [AMENDED]

325:40-1-3. Veterinary Practices-Treatment Restricted [AMENDED]

SUMMARY:

Dr. Rudy Garrison, Commission Official Veterinarian, recommends amending the two rules to be in compliance with the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act that now uses the title of Registered Veterinary Technician rather than Certified Veterinary Technician.

AUTHORITY:

75 O.S., §303; Title 3A O.S. §204(A); Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission.

COMMENT PERIOD:

Persons wishing to present their views in writing may do so before 4:30 p.m., Monday, March 18, 2013, at the following address: Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission, Shepherd Mall, 2401 N.W. 23, Suite 78, Oklahoma City, OK 73107.

PUBLIC HEARING:

A public hearing will be held between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 18, 2013, at the following address: Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission, Shepherd Mall, 2401 N.W. 23, Suite 78, Oklahoma City, OK 73107.

REQUESTS FOR COMMENTS FROM BUSINESS ENTITIES:

The Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission requests that business entities affected by these proposed rule amendments provide the Commission, within the comment period, in dollar amounts, if possible, the increase in the level of direct costs, indirect costs, or other costs expected to be incurred by the business entity due to compliance with the proposed rule amendments. Business entities may submit this information in writing to the Commission, at the above address, before the close of the comment period on March 18, 2013.

COPIES OF PROPOSED RULE AMENDMENTS:

A copy of the proposed rule amendments may be obtained from the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission, Shepherd Mall, 2401 N.W. 23, Suite 78, Oklahoma City, OK 73107.

RULE IMPACT STATEMENT:

Pursuant to 75 O.S. §303(D), rule impact statements will be prepared by March 1, 2013 and may be obtained from the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission at the above address.

CONTACT PERSON:

Bonnie Morris, Agency Rulemaking Liaison, (405) 943-6472.

[OAR Docket #13-116; filed 1-23-13]