N.J. Admin. Code § 13:44-4A.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:44-4A.1 - Purpose and scope

(a) The purpose of this subchapter is to implement the provisions of P.L. 2017, c. 117 (N.J.S.A. 45:1-61 et seq.), which authorizes healthcare providers to engage in telemedicine and telehealth.

(b) This subchapter shall apply to all persons who are licensed by the Board as veterinarians.

(c) Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:1-62, a veterinarian must hold a license issued by the Board if he or she:

1. Is located in New Jersey and provides health care services to any patient located in or out of New Jersey by means of telemedicine or telehealth; or

2. Is located outside of New Jersey and provides health care services to any patient located in New Jersey by means of telemedicine or telehealth.

(d) Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:16-8.1, a veterinarian located in another state who consults on a case with a licensee in New Jersey through the use of information and communications technologies will not be required to obtain licensure in New Jersey in order to provide such consultation.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:44-4A.1

Adopted by 53 N.J.R. 427(b), effective 3/15/2021