PURPOSE: This rule outlines the procedures required to secure a permit for all veterinary facilities.

1. (1) All veterinary facilities shall have a facility permit issued by the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board.
2. (2) Applications for facility permits must be made on the forms provided by the board. Permit application forms may be obtained by requesting them from the executive director, Missouri Veterinary Medical Board, P.O. Box 633, Jefferson City, MO 65102.
3. (3) The application must be legible (printed or typed), signed under oath or affirmation by the responsible veterinarian in charge of the facility and accompanied by the appropriate fee.

4. (4) The following documents must be on file for a permit application to be considered complete:

   1. (A) Completed application;
   2. (B) Appropriate fee;
   3. (C) Completed self-inspection form; and
   4. (D) If a business entity owns the facility, a copy of the articles of incorporation, partnership agreement or business organization documents that clearly state that the licensed veterinarian is not subject to the direction of anyone not licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Missouri in making veterinary medical decisions or judgments.
5. (5) Upon receipt of a completed application, the facility permit may be issued. The permit shall be conspicuously displayed within the facility.
6. (6) If ownership of a veterinary facility changes, the veterinarian in charge to whom the permit was originally issued is responsible for notifying the board and returning the permit within thirty (30) days of the change in ownership. The veterinarian in charge must apply for a new permit and submit all applicable fees prior to performing any veterinary services in the facility.
7. (7) If the name of a veterinary facility changes, the veterinarian in charge is responsible for notifying the board and returning the permit within thirty (30) days of the name change. The veterinarian in charge must apply for a new permit and submit all applicable fees prior to doing business under the new name.
8. (8) If the physical location of a veterinary facility changes, the veterinarian in charge is responsible for notifying the board and returning the permit within thirty (30) days of the location change. The veterinarian in charge must complete a facility permit and self-inspection form with the new location information.
9. (9) If a change of ownership, location, name and/or function has occurred, the veterinarian in charge must apply for a new permit and submit all applicable fees prior to performing any veterinary services in the facility.

AUTHORITY: sections 340.210 and 340.226, RSMo 2000.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 270-5.011. Original rule filed Nov. 4, 1992, effective July 8, 1993. Amended: Filed April 14, 1994, effective Sept. 30, 1994. Amended: Filed April 13, 2001, effective Oct. 30, 2001. Moved to 20 CSR 2270-5.011, effective Aug. 28, 2006. AUTHORITY: sections 340.210 and 340.264, RSMo Supp. 1992.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 270-5.021. Original rule filed Nov. 4, 1992, effective July 8, 1993. Moved to 20 CSR 2270-5.021, effective Aug. 28, 2006. *Original authority: 340.210, RSMo 1992, amended 1993, 1995, 1999; and 340.264, RSMo 1992, amended 1999.

*Original authority: 340.210, RSMo 1992, amended 1993, 1995, 1999; and 340.226, RSMo 1992, amended 1999. 20 CSR 270-5.021 Veterinary Facility Self- Inspection Procedures PURPOSE: This rule outlines the procedures for self-inspection of veterinary facilities. (1) The veterinarian in charge of each veterinary facility in the state is responsible for completing the self-inspection form and returning it to the board office. (2) The self-inspection form (see 4 CSR 270- 5.011) is available from the executive director, Missouri Veterinary Medical Board, P.O. Box 633, Jefferson City, MO 65102. (3) The purpose of the self-inspection is to verify that all veterinary facilities comply with the minimum standards which are found in Chapter 4 of these rules. (4) Pursuant to 340.210, RSMo the board may inspect a veterinary facility about which the board has received a complaint. 20 CSR 2270-5