Legislation & regulation
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May 6, 2013
Bill to infuse engine coolant products with bittering agent advances in Mich.
Sweet-tasting antifreeze may not be tempting to pets and kids much longer as legislation to add a bittering agent to the formula is continuing its advance through Michigan government. -
April 30, 2013
Wisconsin considering mandatory veterinary reporting of animal abuse
Wisconsin is taking steps toward requiring veterinarians to report animal abuse to law enforcement or to a humane officer, with the effort being spearheaded by State Senator Fred Risser (D-Madison). -
April 17, 2013
Proposed changes to Controlled Substance Act aim to restore veterinarians' mobility
Veterinarians needing to take their show on the road have had their tires flattened by the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), but they could soon regain their mobility if Congress passes the recently introduced Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act of 2013. -
April 11, 2013
Texas Supreme Court rules against pet owners seeking non-economic damages
In the conclusion to a long-running court battle between a pet-owning couple and a Texas animal shelter, the Texas Supreme Court has ruled that pet owners cannot sue for non-economic damages. -
April 11, 2013
Texas veterinarian in legal battle over giving online medical advice
Retired veterinarian Dr. Ronald Hines is challenging the state of Texas in court after the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners penalized him for dispensing veterinary advice online. -
April 8, 2013
Alabama now accepts AAHA accreditation in lieu of state inspection
The Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (ASBVME) recently passed a motion that allows veterinary hospitals to skip an inspection by the ASBVME if they have already passed an evaluation by AAHA. -
April 3, 2013
Texas House of Representatives considering gas euthanasia ban
The Texas Senate recently unanimously passed legislation proposed by Sen. Kirk Watson to ban gas euthanasia for shelter pets. The legislation - Senate Bill 360 - is now under consideration by the Texas House of Representatives. -
March 21, 2013
S.C. veterinarians attempting to limit shelters' free and low-cost services
Veterinarians in South Carolina are fighting to pass legislation that will limit the activities of low-cost spay and neuter programs in the area. -
February 13, 2013
Broward County outlaws cat hoarding and dog tethering
Broward County, the second most-populated county in Florida, added new bite to its laws aimed at protecting animals from abuse. Two major changes to the laws include the banning of cat hoarding and dog tethering. -
January 15, 2013
Texas Supreme Court to make definitive ruling on pets' sentimental value
A back-and-forth battle to determine whether people can sue for the sentimental value of their pets will finally get a definitive decision in the Texas Supreme Court in 2013.