# Agriculture (GAG)

## Title 2. Department of Agriculture

### Subtitle 3. State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

#### Section 2-305.1

(a)

  (1) The Board may authorize the practice of a health occupation on an animal by a health care practitioner licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized under the Health Occupations Article.

  (2) If the Board authorizes the practice of a health occupation on an animal under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Board may:

    (i) Impose requirements for education, training, and supervision by a veterinary practitioner; and

    (ii) Require the registration of each health care practitioner authorized to practice a health occupation on an animal in accordance with this subsection.

(b) The Board shall establish an expedited process to authorize a veterinary practitioner who holds a current, valid license to practice veterinary medicine in another state or jurisdiction to become licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State.

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Md. Code Ann., Agric. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)