nh-2026-164: Temporary Permit; Fees

1. Agency: Board of Veterinary Medicine

Agency Address: Office of Professional Licensure and Certification 7 Eagle Square Concord, NH

6. (a) Summary of what the rule says and of any proposed amendments including

whether the rule implements a state statute for the first time: Part Vet 305 describes temporary permitting. The Board of Veterinary Medicine (Board) proposes to repeal the duplicative definitions and amend the licensing procedure to incorporate processes of the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC). Part Vet 306 describes applicable fees. The Board proposes amending Vet 306.01 to reference the applicable fees in Plc 1002.51, as adopted by the Executive Director of the OPLC. The proposed rules do not implement a state statute for the first time. 6. (b) Brief description of the groups affected: The rules affect applicants for licensure in occupations regulated by the Board of Veterinary Medicine. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 07/27/2026 6. (c) Specific section or sections of state statute or federal statute or regulation which the rule is intended to implement: Specific State Statute Which the Rule Rule Implements Vet 305.01(repeal) RSA 332-B:12 Vet 305.01(formerly Vet 305.02) RSA 332-B:12 Vet 305.02 (formerly Vet 305.303) RSA 332-B:12 Vet 306.01 RSA 310:6, I 2021, 197:122, II Vet 306.02 and Vet 306.03 (repeal) 2024, 327:, 274, II, eff July 1, 2024

1. Contact person for copies and questions including requests to accommodate

persons with disabilities: Name: Chantell Wheeler Title: Rules Administrator Address: Office of Professional Licensure and Certification 7 Eagle Phone Number: (603) 271-8311 Square Concord, NH FAX Number: Email: oplc-rules@oplc.nh.gov

2. Deadline for submission of materials in writing or, if practicable for the agency, in

the electronic format specified: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 _ Fax X Email Oplc-rules@oplc.nh.gov _ Other

3. Public hearing scheduled for:

Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Time: 8:45 AM Place: Office of Professional Licensure and Certification 7 Eagle Square Concord, NH Electronic Access, if applicable: N/A

1. Comparison of the costs of the proposed rule(s) to the existing rule(s):

There is no difference in costs when comparing the proposed rules to the existing rules. Not applicable to the various rules being repealed. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 07/27/2026

2. Cite the Federal mandate. Identify the impact on state funds:

No federal mandate, no impact on state funds.

3. Cost and benefits of the proposed rule(s):

The fee provisions referenced Vet 305 and Vet 306 rules are applicable to Plc 1002.51, relative to application processing and licensing fees for the profession regulated by the Board of Veterinary Medicine.

C. To independently owned businesses:

None. 5. Statement Relative to Part I, Article 28-a of the N.H. Constitution: The proposed rules do not mandate or assign any new, expanded, or modified programs or responsibilities to any political subdivisions of the state in such a way as to necessitate additional local expenditure. Therefore, the proposed rules do not violate Part I, Article 28-a of the New Hampshire Constitution. FilesUploadedtoServer:

1. Vet_305_Vet_306_IP_.docx

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