WSR 13-21-131
PROPOSED RULES
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
(Veterinary Board of Governors)
[Filed October 22, 2013, 2:57 p.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 12-14-048.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 246-933-275 Reactivation of an expired veterinary license, proposing a new rule that sets requirements to reinstate a veterinary license that has been expired for more than three years.
Hearing Location(s): Creekside Two at Center Point, 20425 72nd Avenue South, Room 307, Kent, WA 98032, on December 2, 2013, at 11:00 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: December 2, 2013.
Submit Written Comments to: Judy Haenke, Program Manager, P.O. Box 47852, Olympia, WA 98502-7852 [98504-7852], e-mail http://www3.doh.wa.gov/policyreview/, fax (360) 236-2901, by November 26, 2013.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Judy Haenke by November 26, 2013, TTY (800) 833-6388 or 711.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The proposed rule sets the requirements to reinstate a veterinary license that has been expired for more than three years. Veterinarians who have been actively practicing in another jurisdiction must submit verification of their active practice. Veterinarians who have not been actively engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine must successfully complete the current North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE). The practitioner must also meet the requirements of chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: Currently, a Washington State veterinarian whose license is expired beyond three years only needs to pay a fee and attest to completion of continuing education to reactivate the license. The board is proposing this rule because it is concerned about patient safety due to the potential lack of current skills and knowledge when a veterinarian has not been actively practicing for an extended period of time.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 18.92.030.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 18.92.030.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Department of health, veterinary board of governors, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: Judy Haenke, Program Manager, 111 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501, (360) 236-4947.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. The proposed rule would not impose more than minor costs on businesses in an industry.
A cost-benefit analysis is required under RCW 34.05.328. A preliminary cost-benefit analysis may be obtained by contacting Judy Haenke, P.O. Box 47852, Olympia, WA 98504-7852, phone (360) 236-4947, fax (360) 236-2901, e-mail judy.haenke@doh.wa.gov.
October 22, 2013
Kirby Putscher
Acting Executive Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 246-933-275 Reactivation of an expired veterinary license.
(1) To reactivate a veterinary license that has been expired for three years or less, the veterinarian must meet the requirements of chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2.
(2) To reactivate a veterinary license that has been expired for more than three years, the practitioner must:
(a) Submit verification of unrestricted licensure in another state or jurisdiction; and
(b) Submit documentation of two hundred hours of active practice within each of the previous three years within that state or jurisdiction.
For purposes of this subsection, documentation of licensure and active practice in a foreign country is acceptable if there is an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited school or college of veterinary medicine in that country.
(3) To reactivate a veterinary license that has been expired for more than three years, when the veterinarian has not held an unrestricted license and has not been in active practice, the veterinarian must:
(a) Successfully complete the current North American Veterinary Licensing Examination as provided in WAC 246-933-250(1); and
(b) Meet the continuing education requirements of WAC 246-12-040 and chapter 246-933 WAC.