HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	2929
TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE, 2010
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating to veterinary medicine.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  Section 471-10, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:

     "(b)  In addition to any other actions authorized by law, the board may revoke or suspend the license of any veterinarian or fine the licensee, or both, for any cause authorized by law, including but not limited to the following:

     (1)  Professional misconduct, gross negligence, or manifest incapacity;

     (2)  Violation of this chapter or the rules adopted pursuant thereto or any other law which applies to the licensee as a practicing veterinarian;

     (3)  Making any false representations or promises through advertising or otherwise;

     (4)  Habitual intemperance in the use of alcoholic beverages or addiction to the use of narcotic or dangerous substances;

     (5)  Mental incompetence;

     (6)  Any fraudulent, dishonest, or deceitful act in connection with the practice of veterinary medicine;

     (7)  Making a false statement in any document submitted or required to be filed by this chapter;

     (8)  Revocation, suspension, or other disciplinary action by another state of a license or certificate for reasons as provided in this section;

     (9)  Conviction, whether by nolo contendere or otherwise, or a penal offense substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a veterinarian, notwithstanding any statutory provision to the contrary;

    (10)  Violation of chapter 329, the uniform controlled substances act, or any rule adopted thereto; [or]

    (11)  Failure to report any disciplinary action taken against a licensee in another jurisdiction within thirty days after the disciplinary action becomes final[.]; or

(12) Conduct or practice contrary to the recognized principles of medical ethics of the veterinary profession, as adopted by the Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association."

     SECTION 2.  This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.

     SECTION 3.  Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 4.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Veterinary Medicine; Disciplinary Action

Description:

Adds conduct contrary to principles of medical ethics of the Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association as grounds for revocation or suspension of a license to practice veterinary medicine.

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