AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- VETERINARY PRACTICE

Summary

The law lets licensed veterinarians in Rhode Island establish a client‑patient relationship using synchronous audiovisual telemedicine. Veterinarians must obtain verbal consent, keep records for a year, and follow the same care standards as in‑person visits. Prescriptions issued remotely are limited to 30 days and cannot be renewed indefinitely, and controlled substances require an in‑person exam.

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