SB1200 is a bill that amends the Arizona Revised Statutes relating to veterinarians. It expands the definition of unprofessional or dishonorable conduct to include making false statements on medical documents, withholding necessary medical information about a domestic animal, and delegating professional responsibilities to unqualified individuals. The bill also increases the maximum civil penalty for veterinary malpractice from $1,000 to $1,900 and requires the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board to adjust this maximum penalty for inflation annually starting from January 1, 2025. Additionally, the bill defines "domestic animal" and makes various technical changes. The bill has been amended to remove certain disclosure requirements, modify conditions of unprofessional conduct, and substitute "domestic dog or cat" for "domestic animal" in certain contexts. The bill is set to become effective on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-2232, 32-2233, 32-2237, 32-1901, 41-563
Senate Engrossed Version: 32-2232, 32-2233, 32-2237, 32-1901, 41-563