An Act relative to the registration of veterinarians

This bill updates the regulations for veterinarians in Massachusetts by amending state laws regarding license fees and renewal requirements. It mandates that licensed veterinarians pay biannual fees by January first, with the Board of Veterinary Medicine having the authority to revoke licenses for non-payment unless the fee is paid before a hearing. The legislation also requires veterinarians to provide proof of completing continuing education courses to renew their licenses and allows those who have retired or left the state for up to five years to re-register by paying a lapsed fee and submitting an affidavit. These changes aim to standardize the administrative process for maintaining active veterinary licenses within the Commonwealth.