Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Professional Licensing
Administrative Rules for Veterinary Medicine -- General Rules
Rule Set 2019-108 LR
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Friday, December 18, 2020
09:00 AM
The public hearing will be held virtually via Zoom.
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will hold a public hearing to receive public
comments on proposed changes to the Veterinary Medicine -- General Rules rule set.
The proposed rules provide definitions used in the rule set; provide a telehealth rule; identify the
approved educational programs and examination; clarify the requirements for licensure, licensure by
endorsement, relicensure, and educational and clinical academic limited licensure; add requirements for
limited licensure as a senior student and as a graduate of a nonapproved veterinary education program;
clarify the licensee’s duty pertaining to medical records; and clarify continuing education requirements.
MCL 333.16145, 333.16215, 333.16287, and 333.18813, as well as Executive Reorganization Order
Nos. 1991-9, 1996-2, 2003-1, and 2011-4, MCL 338.3501, 445.2001, 445.2011, and 445.2030. These
rules will take effect Immediately after filing with the Secretary of State. The rules are published on the
12/15/2020 issue. Copies of the draft rules may also be obtained by mail or electronic transmission at
the following address:
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Professional Licensing
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing– Boards and
Committees Section, Attention: Policy Analyst
P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, MI 48909-8170
Email: bpl-boardsupport@michigan.gov
Comments on the rules may be made in person at the hearing or by mail or electronic mail until
12/18/2020 at 05:00PM.
The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act, in
accessible buildings with handicap parking available. Anyone needing assistance to take part in the
hearings due to disability may call 711- to make arrangements.