Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 63.
Tennessee HB0164 amends regulations concerning animal chiropractic by requiring the board of chiropractic examiners to adopt rules for its practice, rather than the board of veterinary medical examiners. The bill affects chiropractic physicians and veterinarians, clarifying that licensed veterinarians with certifications from recognized associations can advertise their ability to perform animal chiropractic without violating the law. Key changes include the adoption of educational standards for certification that may align with those of the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association and the removal of specific regulatory requirements for veterinarians.
Tennessee HB0164 amends regulations concerning animal chiropractic by requiring the board of chiropractic examiners to adopt rules for its practice, rather than the board of veterinary medical examiners. The bill affects chiropractic physicians and veterinarians, clarifying that licensed veterinarians with certifications from recognized associations can advertise their ability to perform animal chiropractic without violating the law. Key changes include the adoption of educational standards for certification that may align with those of the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association and the removal of specific regulatory requirements for veterinarians.
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