DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Division of Professional Regulation

Board of Veterinary Medicine

PUBLIC NOTICE

Pursuant to 24 Del.C. ยง3306(a)(1), the Board of Veterinary Medicine has proposed revisions to its rules and regulations.

A public hearing will be held on March 9, 2010 at 1:15 p.m. in the second floor conference room A of the Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware, where members of the public can offer comments. Anyone wishing to receive a copy of the proposed rules and regulations may obtain a copy from the Board of Veterinary Medicine, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware 19904. Persons wishing to submit written comments may forward these to the Board at the above address. The final date to receive written comments will be at the public hearing.

The Board proposes amendments to Rule 2.0, addressing Unprofessional Conduct for Veterinarians. Specifically, Rule 2.1.11 is revised to set forth additional requirements for the labeling of prescription drugs. Pursuant to the revisions, labels must be legible, must identify the prescribing veterinarian and the patient's name and must set forth the specific medication usage directions. The proposed revisions will serve to protect the public by ensuring that clear and complete information is included on all prescriptions.

The Board will consider promulgating the proposed rules and regulations at its regularly scheduled meeting following the public hearing.

13 DE Reg. 1126 (02/01/10)