Mandatory Release Of Client Records

(1) Upon request from a client or the client’s authorized representative, the veterinarian shall pro- vide a complete copy of the patient’s records or summary of such records which were main- tained by the veterinarian. (2) It shall be the veterinarian’s option as to whether copies of the records or a summary will be given to the client. (3) Requests for records shall be honored by the veterinarian in a timely manner. (4) The individual requesting the records shall be responsible for payment of a reasonable fee to the veterinarian for copying and mailing of the records. (5) Radiographs are considered to be a part of the client’s records. (6) A client’s records shall not be used to fill a prescription or to have a prescription dispensed.