The bill amends the Public Health Code of Michigan, specifically sections 16287 and 18811, to update the language and clarify the regulations surrounding 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 specifies that these rules are subject to section 18818. The bill also changes the terminology from "a person" to "an individual" in relation to the practice of veterinary medicine, emphasizing that only licensed individuals may engage in this practice.

Furthermore, the bill reinforces that individuals must be licensed to practice as veterinary technicians and outlines the limitations of their roles, prohibiting them from diagnosing diseases or performing surgeries. It also updates the language regarding the use of specific titles related to veterinary practice, ensuring that only authorized individuals can use terms such as "veterinary" or "veterinarian." The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of Senate Bill No. 193 of the 103rd Legislature.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 333.16287, 333.18811