§ 63-12-129. Enforcement
The enforcement of the laws and rules of the board regulating the practicing of veterinary medicine in this state is primarily vested in the board, who may have the following powers and duties: To employ investigators, counsel and clerical assistance or any other necessary personnel; To inspect all veterinary facilities to determine sanitary conditions, physical […]
§ 63-12-130. Prosecution of Violators
The state and county prosecuting attorneys shall prosecute all persons charged with the violation of any of this chapter or rules of the board. The secretary-treasurer of the board, or other person employed or designated by the board, shall assist the prosecuting attorneys by furnishing them evidence of such violations whenever the board comes into […]
§ 63-12-131. Fraudulent Filing of License or Diploma
Any person filing or attempting to file as the person’s own the diploma or license of another, a forged or fictitious license or diploma or certificate or forged affidavit or identification commits a Class E felony.
§ 63-12-132. Enjoining Violations
In addition to the penalties herein provided in this chapter, the board may institute legal proceedings to enjoin the violation of this chapter or rules of the board in any court of competent jurisdiction; and such court may grant a temporary or permanent injunction restraining the violation thereof.
§ 63-12-133. Exemptions
This chapter shall not be construed as applying to: Students in schools or colleges of veterinary medicine when in performance of duties or actions assigned by their instructors or when working under the immediate supervision of a licensed veterinarian; Any lawfully qualified veterinarian residing in another state or country, when meeting in consultation with a […]
§ 63-12-134. Lien for Services
Every licensed veterinarian has a lien on each animal or pet treated, boarded or cared for by the veterinarian while in the veterinarian’s custody and under contract with the owner of such animal or pet for payment of charges for treatment, board or care of such animal or pet. Such veterinarian has the right to […]
§ 63-12-135. Licensed Veterinary Technicians — Unauthorized Practice
The board shall examine and license veterinary technicians and has the same authority in the regulation, examination and qualification of licensed veterinary technicians as it has under this chapter for the practice of veterinary medicine and veterinarians. Any licensed veterinarian may assign to a licensed veterinary technician regularly employed by the veterinarian any task or […]
§ 63-12-136. [reserved.]
It is unlawful for any licensed veterinarian to practice veterinary medicine as an employee of any person other than a veterinarian duly licensed in this state or a veterinary facility operated at all times under the direct medical supervision of a veterinarian duly licensed in this state. No person, corporation or other similar organization, public […]
§ 63-12-138. Peer Review Committees — Immunity — Confidentiality of Information
As used in this section, “peer review committee” or “committee” means any committee, board, commission or other entity constituted by any statewide veterinary medical association, or local veterinary medical association or local veterinary association for the purpose of receiving and evaluating veterinary acts of other veterinarians or veterinary auxiliary personnel. Any veterinarian who serves on […]
§ 63-12-139. Premises Permits
Any person who owns or operates any veterinary facility, including mobile clinics, or any other premises where a licensed veterinarian practices or where the practice of veterinary medicine occurs shall apply for and secure a premises permit from the board prior to the commencement of any services that would subject the provider of those services […]