Tennessee House committee approves $1 rabies vaccination fee

NASHVILLE — House Budget Subcommittee members today approved a $1 fee on rabies vaccinations despite concerns voiced by a Chattanooga veterinarian.

“The Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association has a sincere concern that this bill is going to decrease the number of pets vaccinated for rabies across the state, which is going to create a public health risk,” veterinarian Dr. Randy Hammon warned.

He said the fee would create a “hardship on the low- and fixed-income families” and owners of more than one pet.

House Speaker Kent Williams took issue with that statement. Read More…


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