1. (a)

   1. (1) The Board may authorize the practice of a health occupation on an animal by a health care practitioner licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized under the Health Occupations Article.

   2. (2) If the Board authorizes the practice of a health occupation on an animal under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Board may:

      1. (i) Impose requirements for education, training, and supervision by a veterinary practitioner; and
      2. (ii) Require the registration of each health care practitioner authorized to practice a health occupation on an animal in accordance with this subsection.
2. (b) The Board shall establish an expedited process to authorize a veterinary practitioner who holds a current, valid license to practice veterinary medicine in another state or jurisdiction to become licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State.

Added by Acts 2023, c. 588, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2023; Acts 2023, c. 589, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2023.