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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session |
Senate: RAGE DPA 4-3-0-0 | Third Read 24-2-4-0 |
SB 1286: veterinarian visits; electronic means; prescriptions
Sponsor: Senator Kavanagh, LD 3
Committee on Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Overview
Stipulates conditions and limitations for a veterinarian prescribing certain drugs to a client through electronic means.
History
The Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board (Board) regulates the profession of veterinary medicine in Arizona. The Board licenses and regulates veterinarians, veterinarian medical premises and crematories and certifies and regulates veterinary technicians. The Board also reviews complaints made against licensees and conducts investigations (A.R.S. § 32-2202 et. seq.).
Provisions
1. Allows a veterinarian to prescribe drugs to an animal through electronic means based only on an electronic examination with the following stipulations:
a. non-antimicrobial drugs and non-flea and tick drugs can be issued for up to 30 days, rather than 14, and can be renewed once following an additional electronic examination for up to 30 days, rather than 14 days;
b. antimicrobial drugs can be issued only for one period of up to 14 days and no further antimicrobial prescriptions can be issued unless an in-person examination is performed; and
c. flea and tick drugs can be issued for up to three months and may be renewed for an additional period. (Sec. 1)
2. Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1)
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6. Initials CW/HC SB 1286
7. 3/18/2026 Page 0 Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
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