1. (1) Upon request from a client or the client’s authorized representative, the veterinarian shall pro- vide a complete copy of the patient’s records or summary of such records which were main- tained by the veterinarian.
2. (2) It shall be the veterinarian’s option as to whether copies of the records or a summary will be given to the client.
3. (3) Requests for records shall be honored by the veterinarian in a timely manner.
4. (4) The individual requesting the records shall be responsible for payment of a reasonable fee to the veterinarian for copying and mailing of the records.
5. (5) Radiographs are considered to be a part of the client’s records.
6. (6) A client’s records shall not be used to fill a prescription or to have a prescription dispensed.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-2-101, 63-2-102, 63-12-103, 63-12-106, and 63-12-124. Ad- ministrative History: Original rule filed April 28, 1995; effective July 12, 1995. Amendment filed May 26, 2004; effective August 9, 2004.