AN ACT TO AMEND THE INSPECTION PROCESS OF THE VETERINARY MEDICAL BOARD.

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:

SECTION 1.  Article 11 of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:

§ 90‑187.17.  Inspection process.

At least one week prior to conducting any inspection pursuant to G.S. 90‑185(3) or G.S. 90‑186(2), the Board shall provide written notice of the upcoming inspection to the veterinarian. The written notice may be provided via an electronic communication. The veterinarian may contact the Board to reschedule the inspection, but the inspection shall be rescheduled no later than one week after the originally scheduled date of the inspection. Along with the written notice of inspection, the Board shall provide the veterinarian with a checklist of all standards adopted by rule for which the inspector may issue a violation and, with as much specificity as possible, conditions that violate the standards.

SECTION 2.  This act becomes effective October 1, 2023.