The bill amends the Public Health Code of Michigan, specifically sections 16287 and 18811, to update regulations surrounding the practice of veterinary medicine. It mandates that the Department of Health, in consultation with the Michigan Board of Veterinary Medicine, must promulgate rules to implement specific sections of the code. Additionally, it clarifies that the rules established are subject to section 18818, ensuring compliance with existing regulations.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the language regarding who may practice veterinary medicine and the use of certain titles. It replaces the term "a person" with "an individual" in the context of licensing requirements for veterinary practice, and similarly updates the language regarding veterinary technicians to emphasize that they must be licensed. The bill also restricts the use of specific veterinary-related titles to those individuals authorized under the law, ensuring that only licensed professionals can represent themselves as veterinarians or veterinary technicians.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.16287, 333.18811