Code of Virginia - Title 54.1 Professions And Occupations - Section 54.1-3812 Release of records

§ 54.1-3812. Release of records

A. A veterinarian licensed by the Board shall release or authorize the release of rabies immunization records and other relevant treatment data of an animal under his care to a requesting physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner who is contemplating the administration of the rabies treatment protocol to any person under his care who has been the victim of a bite or traumatic injury to the skin or body from such animal.

B. Any veterinarian licensed by the Board who in good faith releases or authorizes the release of an animal's rabies immunization records and other relevant data pursuant to this section shall not be liable for civil damages resulting from the release of such information.

(2000, c. 582; 2004, c. 855; 2006, c. 396.)

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