HOUSE BILL 1577 |
HOUSE AUTHOR: Uher |
EFFECTIVE: 09-01-97 |
SENATE SPONSOR: Armbrister |
House Bill 1577 amends The Veterinary Licensing Act to establish a peer assistance program for licensed veterinarians. The program must comply with provisions of the Health and Safety Code relating to programs established to address the problems of alcohol and controlled substance addiction within professional ranks. The act provides funding for the program through licensing surcharges and from administrative fines.