Effective: April 6, 2023 Latest Legislation: House Bill 281 - 134th General Assembly (A) The state veterinary medical licensing board may, prior to or after a hearing conducted under section 4741.22 of the Revised Code, and in lieu of taking or in addition to any action it may take under that section, refer any veterinarian or registered veterinarian technician: (1) Who experiences alcohol or substance abuse, to the Ohio veterinary medical association special assistance committee, the Ohio physicians health program, or an advocacy group approved by the board, for support and assistance in the coordination of the treatment of that veterinarian or technician; (2) Who has violated any provision of this chapter for any offense for which the board normally would not seek the revocation or suspension of the person's license or registration, to the Ohio veterinary medical association special committee on peer review. (B) To implement this section, the board shall adopt rules in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code. Last updated March 10, 2023 at 12:39 PM
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