Several state laws and regulations address the issue of tethering companion animals, specifically dogs.

summary of state laws addressing state veterinary loan programs

The Honorable Jeb Bush Governor, State of Florida The Capitol Building PL05 400 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0001 Dear Governor…

Pharmacy board regulation of veterinary prescription drugs Updated July 2011 This is a summary of the laws that AVMA is aware of governing state…

Local governments at the city, county, and township level have a direct impact on veterinarians and veterinary medicine.

compilation of resources designed to provide executive directors of VMAs with a quick, step-by-step guide on how to plan a legislative effort

Farmed aquatic animals (aquatic livestock or aquaculture) is now a $1 billion industry in the U.S. and affects the agriculture economy of every state.…

During the past few years, the regulation of high-volume dog breeders and dealers has become one of the most prominent issues in animal legislation

Several states regulate veterinary procedures such as tail docking, ear cropping and devocalization.

State laws governing veterinary records retention. Typically states require veterinarians keep records 3-5 years after last patient exam/treatment.

August 2008 Louisiana Revised StatutesTitle 17. EducationChapter 20-B-6. Veterinary School Loans for Certain Veterinary Students§ 3042.61.…

August 2008 LEGISLATIVE BILL 1172 Section 1. Sections 1 to 8 of this act shall be known and may be cited as the Food Supply Animal Veterinary…

summary of statutory and case law provisions on breed-specific local ordinances and state laws

state laws relating to complementary and alternative treatments and exemptions from veterinary practice acts

September 2011 American Embryo Transfer Association (AETA)   Certified Embryo Transfer Practitioner Source Notes Required level of general …

September 2011   Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act   Nonveterinary Reproductive Services Technician Source Notes Required level of general

September 2011 Doctor of Physical Therapy Program   Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Source Notes Required level of general education …

September 2011 New Hampshire Veterinary Practice Act   Animal Physical Therapist Source Notes Required level of general education Licensed PT…

September 2011   International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS)   Veterinary Acupuncturist Source Notes Required level of general

September 2011 Maryland State Board of Acupuncture   Certified Animal Acupuncturist Source Notes Required level of general education …

September 2011   National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Body (NCBTMB)   Certified Massage Therapist Source Notes Required…

Writing to lawmakers is one way to influence state and local laws and policy. Here are tips to write more effective letters.

Formal title: Docket Number [04-101-1] Notice of Request for Approval of an Information Collection (12/3/04) Summary: Three federal agencies are…

Formal title: Docket Number [2005N-0329] Designation of New Animal Drugs for Minor Uses or Minor Species Brief Description: The FDA proposes…

AVMA legislative priorities for veterinarians and veterinary medicine related to animal health, welfare and human-animal bond issues.