N.J. Stat. § 45:16-9.4c

Current through L. 2024, c. 87.
Section 45:16-9.4c - Continuing veterinary education

The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners shall require that the number of credits of continuing veterinary education required of each person licensed as a veterinarian, as a condition of biennial license renewal, include at least one credit of educational programs or topics concerning prescription opioid drugs, including the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion. The continuing veterinary education requirement in this section shall be subject to the provisions of section 3 of P.L. 2010, c. 89(C.45:16-9.4a), including, but not limited to, the authority of the board to waive the provisions of this section for a specific individual if the board deems it is appropriate to do so.

N.J.S. § 45:16-9.4c

Added by L. 2017, c. 341, s. 8, eff. 1/16/2018.