SB3050 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2013 and 2014
SB3050

Introduced 2/7/2014, by Sen. Michael W. Frerichs

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

225 ILCS 115/4.5 new

Amends the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 2004. Provides that a veterinarian licensed or veterinary technician certified in another state may practice in Illinois in connection with an investigation by law enforcement of an alleged violation of federal or State animal fighting or animal cruelty laws if the law enforcement authority determines that the veterinarian or veterinary technician possesses particular skills, training, or experience not otherwise available within this State and if the law enforcement authority extends an official invitation to the veterinarian or veterinary technician. Further provides that a nonprofit organization qualified under Section 501 (c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for the purpose of preventing cruelty to animals may, in connection with an investigation by law enforcement of an alleged violation of federal or State animal fighting or animal cruelty laws, establish a temporary facility to receive animals affected by the investigation if the law enforcement authority determines that such a facility is necessary, the law enforcement authority extends an official invitation, and the facility meets certain standards under State law. Effective immediately.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning regulation.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 2004 is amended by adding Section 4.5 as follows:

(225 ILCS 115/4.5 new)

Sec. 4.5. Licensure exemption for law enforcement investigations; temporary animal shelters.

(a) A veterinarian licensed or a veterinary technician certified in another state may practice in this State in connection with an investigation by law enforcement of an alleged violation of federal or State animal fighting or animal cruelty laws, including the Humane Care for Animals Act, within the scope and location of the investigation, without completing a written examination or meeting the other qualifications of this Act, if:

(1) the law enforcement authority with jurisdiction over the investigation determines that the veterinarian or veterinary technician possesses particular skills, training, or experience relevant to the investigation of the alleged incidents of animal fighting or animal cruelty that are not otherwise available within this State; and

(2) the law enforcement authority with jurisdiction over the investigation extends an official invitation to the veterinarian or veterinary technician that is valid for a specified period of time.

(b) A nonprofit organization qualified under Section 501 (c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for the purpose of preventing cruelty to animals may, in connection with an investigation by law enforcement of an alleged violation of federal or State animal fighting or animal cruelty laws, including the Humane Care for Animals Act, establish a temporary facility to receive animals affected by the investigation to provide medical care, animal shelter, food, and water if:

(1) the law enforcement authority with jurisdiction over the investigation determines that such a facility is necessary;

(2) the law enforcement authority with jurisdiction over the investigation extends an official invitation to the organization that is valid for a specified period of time; and

(3) the facility established for such purposes meets the requirements for animal shelters established by the Animal Welfare Act.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.