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Rep. Raymond introduces bill to loosen restrictions on sale of veterinary practices
Summary
Representative Gerald Raymond introduced RS 32079, a proposal that would remove statutory limits on who may buy a veterinary practice in Idaho; the measure was introduced by committee motion and sent to public hearing.
Representative Gerald Raymond introduced a proposed statute change, RS 32079, to give Idaho veterinarians more flexibility in how and to whom they may sell their practices.
Raymond said the draft follows a request from the Idaho Veterinary Medical Association and that current statute (Title 30, Chapter 21, sections 9 and 1, as cited in the committee) "is very limited on how or to whom a practicing veterinarian can sell their practice." He told the committee the draft strikes language from statute to "make it more flexible, give veterinarians more freedom as to whom they may sell their practices."
The change was introduced by motion and the committee approved sending RS 32079 to a public hearing. There was no substantive debate on the measure in the committee beyond Raymond's introductory remarks and the motion to introduce.
Why it matters: Raymond and his supporters said the current statutory language has created problems for veterinarians and that the change reflects an industry request through the Idaho Veterinary Medical Association. Any subsequent hearing will be the point at which committee members and outside parties can develop specifics and offer amendments.
Next steps: The committee voted to introduce the request statute (RS 32079) and will schedule a public hearing so stakeholders can comment and legislators can consider amendments before any formal bill is filed.
