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      HOUSE BILL 13-1311
      
      
      BY REPRESENTATIVE(S) Fischer, Fields, Ginal, Lebsock, Mitsch Bush,
      Pabon, Primavera, Vigil;
      also SENATOR(S) Schwartz, Crowder, Newell.
      
      
      Concerning a clarification of the definition of veterinary
           premises in the "Colorado Veterinary Practice Act".
       
      
      Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
      
           SECTION 1.  In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-64-103, amend (17)
      as follows:
      
           12-64-103.  Definitions.  As used in this article, unless the context
      otherwise requires:
      
           (17)  "Veterinary premises" or "premises" means any a veterinary
      office, hospital, clinic, or temporary location in which veterinary medicine
      is being practiced by or under the direct or immediate supervision under
      the direction and supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
      
           SECTION 2.  Safety clause. The general assembly hereby finds,
      determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate
      preservation of the public peace, health, and safety.
      
      
      
      
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      Mark Ferrandino                         John P. Morse
      SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE                     PRESIDENT OF
      OF REPRESENTATIVES                         THE SENATE
      
      
      
      
      
      
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      Marilyn Eddins                      Cindi L. Markwell
      CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE                 SECRETARY OF
      OF REPRESENTATIVES                         THE SENATE
      
      
      
      
                  APPROVED________________________________________
      
      
      
      
      
                                    _________________________________________
                                    John W. Hickenlooper
                                    GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO