The bill amends the Public Health Code of Michigan, specifically sections 16287 and 18811, to update the 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.

Key changes include the replacement of the term "a person" with "an individual" in the context of engaging in veterinary practice, emphasizing that only licensed individuals may practice veterinary medicine. The bill also specifies that an individual must be licensed to work as a veterinary technician and outlines the limitations of their practice, such as prohibiting them from diagnosing diseases or performing surgeries. Furthermore, it restricts the use of certain titles and terms related to veterinary practice to those individuals authorized under the law. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of Senate Bill No. 193.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 333.16287, 333.18811