Florida clinics could face more regulation

TALLAHASSEE, FLA. — Florida lawmakers want the state's Board of Veterinary Medicine to set minimum standards for vaccination clinics.

Senate Bill 1428 would require veterinarians offering services at temporary sites to obtain a biennial permit from the veterinary board at a cost of no more than $250. The permit-holder would have to register each clinic location and pay a fee of no more than $25 for each.

The legislation is aimed at those veterinarians performing multiple immunizations at temporary sites. The bill was introduced March 8 and has been referred to several committees for consideration.