State of New Jersey



For Immediate Release:	For Further Information:
July 3, 2019 Office of The Attorney General - Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney General Division of Consumer Affairs - Paul R. Rodríguez, Acting Director	Media Inquiries- Lisa Coryell 609-292-4791 Citizen Inquiries- 609-984-5828



Proposed Regulation – Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

NEWARK – The Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners has proposed amendments to regulations regarding continuing education requirements for licensed veterinarians.

The proposal implements P.L. 2017, c. 341 which requires licensed veterinarians to complete one credit of continuing education on prescription opioid drugs every biennial renewal period.

The proposed amendments, and information on how to submit a comment by August 16, 2019, can be viewed here.

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