PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
Subject of Possible Rule Making: Develop a new examination rule on the licensing requirements for persons who have been credentialed to practice veterinary medicine in another state or jurisdiction.
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.92.030 and 18.92.070.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Currently, applicants credentialed in another jurisdiction are required to successfully pass the clinical competency test (CCT) if they have not previously taken the examination. This exam is no longer available. New requirements need to be established for these applicants for licensure.
Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None.
Process for Developing New Rule: Collaborative rule making.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Karen Kelley, Program Manager, Veterinary Board of Governors, P.O. Box 47868, Olympia, WA 98504-7868, phone (360) 236-4876, fax (360) 753-0657.
Interested parties are invited to attend the June 5, 2000, Veterinary Board of Governors meeting at the Sea-Tac Holiday Inn, LaGuardia Room, and are encouraged to mail or fax comments.
April 18, 2000
Gail Zimmerman
Executive Director
by Carol L. Lewis