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An Act to Allow Chiropractors to Treat Dogs and Equids

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This bill allows licensed chiropractors in Maine to treat dogs and equids if they are certified in animal chiropractic care.

This bill authorizes chiropractors licensed in Maine to provide chiropractic care to dogs and equids, provided they are certified to perform animal chiropractic care. Certification requires completing a 210-hour course approved by the board, continuing education, and maintaining malpractice insurance specific to animal chiropractic care. Chiropractors must also notify the primary veterinarian and the Department of Agriculture if they suspect a contagious disease.

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Roll Call Votes

16 Yea

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16 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 4

10:00 AM

Hearing

Feb 11

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 6

Senate

Reports READ

Apr 6

Senate

Motion by Senator BAILEY of York to ACCEPT The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended Report in NON-CONCURRENCE FAILED

Apr 6

Senate

Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 867 Yeas 16 - Nays 16 - Excused 3 - Absent 0