The bill amends the Veterinary Practice Act in New Mexico to include a new exemption for individuals providing equine dental maintenance. Specifically, it adds a provision that allows a person to perform equine dental maintenance if they are certified by the International Association of Equine Dentistry or another board-approved certification entity. The term "equine dental maintenance" is defined to include the removal of enamel points, smoothing, contouring, and leveling of dental arcades and incisors, as well as the removal of deciduous and mobile teeth.

In addition to this new exemption, the bill retains existing exemptions for various groups, such as government employees, veterinary students, and individuals engaged in routine livestock management practices. The inclusion of this exemption aims to clarify the legal standing of certified equine dental maintenance providers, ensuring they can operate without being subject to the full provisions of the Veterinary Practice Act.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 61-14-14