§ 23-31-1007 — Designated veterinary shortage areas - criteria

Colorado § 23-31-1007

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 23: Postsecondary Education
• Art.: Colorado State University

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(1) In
designating a community a veterinary shortage area, the council shall consider:

(a) The veterinary service needs identified by the community, giving priority
to communities that demonstrate the potential for significant negative food animal
health impacts within Colorado if their veterinary service needs are not met;

(b) The number of veterinarians practicing in the community and its
surrounding area;

(c) The existing access residents of the community and its surrounding areas
have to veterinary services; and

(d) The degree to which residents or livestock producers support the
addition of a veterinarian within the community.

(2) For communities that the council identifies as veterinary shortage areas
based on their demonstrated need for veterinary services, the council, in
designating which veterinary shortage areas to match with veterinarians through
the program, shall prioritize the veterinary shortage areas based on their
demonstrated level of need for veterinary services.

(3) In evaluating a veterinary shortage area to determine whether to
designate the veterinary shortage area for participation in the program, the council
may consult with public and private entities and visit the veterinary shortage area.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2017: Entire part added, (HB 17-1282), ch. 322, p. 1738, � 1, effective August 9.