CAMPOBELLO ISLAND, NEW BRUNSWICK – The Maine Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) has thanked Senator Angus King (I-Maine) for his leadership on the Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act, a bill he originally introduced in the Senate with Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) which would allow veterinarians to carry and dispense controlled substances to protect the health and welfare of the nation’s animals; ensure public safety; and safeguard the nation’s food supply. The bill was signed into law by the President on August 1, 2014.

“Maine’s veterinarians would like to thank Senator Angus King for being an original sponsor of this measure, making sure we are not classified as felons when visiting a farm or making a house call,” said Dr. Brian Graves, President of the MVMA. “Until now, any veterinarian transporting these ‘controlled substances’ outside of their practice building was technically committing a federal crime. The absurdity of this interpretation came to light several years ago, at a regional veterinary meeting held every September in Portland.”

The full letter can be read HERE. In the letter, the MVMA also thanks Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) for cosponsoring the legislation.

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