15-17.5-2-1 Establishment of center
15-17.5-2-2 Center; comprising
15-17.5-2-3 Chief administrative officer; state veterinarian
15-17.5-2-4 Duties of center
15-17.5-3-1 Coordination of regulatory duties
15-17.5-3-2 Authority; state veterinarian; employees of the board
15-17.5-2-1 Establishment of center
Sec. 1. The Indiana center for animal policy is established.
Credits
As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2, eff. July 1, 2023.
15-17.5-2-2 Center; comprising
Sec. 2. The center is comprised of the following entities:
(1) The state board established by IC 15-17-3-1.
(2) The board established by IC 25-38.1-2-1.
Credits
As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2, eff. July 1, 2023.
15-17.5-2-3 Chief administrative officer; state veterinarian
Sec. 3. The state veterinarian is the chief administrative officer of the center.
Credits
As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2, eff. July 1, 2023.
Sec. 4. The center shall protect human and animal health and ensure efficient delivery of animal health services and products of animal origin in Indiana by doing the following:
(1) Develop animal policy to address Indiana's need for a healthy animal population, a safe food supply, and the provision of a diverse range of veterinary medical services.
(2) Facilitate collaboration between the board and the state board on programs that advance animal health, animal welfare, food safety, and emergency preparedness.
(3) Streamline and provide for joint investigations, enforcement, and other administrative functions of the board and the state board.
(4) Enhance the ability of veterinarians and other employees of the state board appointed under IC 15-17-4-8 to support the regulatory mission of the board and the state board.
(5) Engage in joint outreach and education activities that increase opportunities to interface with and support the needs of veterinary practitioners, animal owners, and other stakeholders.
(6) Safeguard against any incompetent, dishonest, or unprincipled practice of veterinary medicine in Indiana.
Credits
As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2, eff. July 1, 2023.
15-17.5-3-1 Coordination of regulatory duties
Sec. 1. (a) The center shall facilitate the coordination of regulatory duties of the state board and the board upon the approval of each respective entity, as set forth in a memorandum of understanding or other agreement.
(b) Nothing in this article shall be construed to amend the independent duties, authorities, and funding mechanisms of the board and the state board.
Credits
As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2, eff. July 1, 2023. Amended by P.L.11-2023, SEC.56, eff. July 1, 2023.
15-17.5-3-2 Authority; state veterinarian; employees of the board
Sec. 2. (a) The state veterinarian, acting as the chief administrative officer of the center, is authorized to direct activities of employees of the board and state board:
(1) within the statutory authority of each entity; and
(2) in furtherance of the purposes set forth in IC 15-17.5-2.
(b) Employees of the board and state board are authorized to perform activities to carry out the purposes of either entity. Any joint use of personnel shall occur under:
(1) the applicable administrative standards for the allocation of costs between the board and the state board; and
(2) the approval of the entity for which the activities are being performed.
(c) The state veterinarian may contract for additional technology, research, or human resources on behalf of the board and the state board:
(1) under IC 5-22 or other applicable administrative standards; and
(2) with the approval of the regulatory entity or entities that are contributing state funds or other resources.
Credits
As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.2, eff. July 1, 2023.