State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners - Grounds for Disciplinary Action - Restrictions
Sponsor: Michele Guyton (District 42B)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: AgricultureStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 47 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners from suspending or revoking a license to practice veterinary medicine in the State, reprimanding or censuring a licensee, or placing a licensee on probation solely on the basis of the licensee discussing or recommending the use of cannabis or a product that contains cannabidiol on an animal for potential therapeutic effect or health supplementation purposes.
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Testimony (10)
MGA witness listFAV 9FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Blum, Danna | Carroll County Chamber of Commerce | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Guyton, Michele | Delegate Michele Guyton | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jones, Miguel | Maryland NORML | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bauer, Danielle | Maryland Veterinary Medical Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Nichols, DVM, Ashley | Maryland Veterinary Medical Association | Oral |
| FAV | Cano, Christopherlobbyist | SEIU Local 500 | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Carr, Warren (Rusty) | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Guyton, Delegate Guytonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Reid, E.L. | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Cohen Roth, Jacquie | CannabizMD + Tea Pad | Oral + Written (PDF) |