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Rep. Bartholomew seeks formal VVMA role in certified rabies-vaccination program in H.841
Summary
Rep. John Bartholomew introduced an amendment to H.841 to require the Division of Animal Welfare to collaborate with the Vermont Veterinary Medical Association in developing rules and training humane officers as certified rabies vaccinators; the committee recorded a favorable thumbs tally of 7-0-3.
Representative John Bartholomew introduced an amendment to H.841 on March 17 that would require the Division of Animal Welfare to work collaboratively with the Vermont Veterinary Medical Association (VVMA) in developing rules for a certified rabies-vaccination program and to authorize training humane officers as certified rabies vaccinators.
Bartholomew, who identified himself as a veterinarian, said the change sharpens language in the bill as passed on Friday, replacing a provision…
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