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Indiana Code Title 15. Agriculture and Animals § 15-17.5-2-4

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

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.

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