§ 63-12-117. Issuance of License Without Examination — Reciprocity
The board, in its discretion, may issue a license without a written examination to a qualified applicant who furnishes satisfactory proof that the applicant is a graduate of an approved veterinary college and meets all other standards adopted by the board in rules and regulations. At its discretion, the board may orally or practically examine […]
§ 63-12-118. Veterinary Wellness Committees
As used in this section, “veterinary wellness committee” or “committee” means any committee, board, commission, or other entity established by any state-wide veterinary medical association or local veterinary medical association for the purpose of providing immediate and continuing help to veterinary professionals licensed to practice veterinary medicine or veterinary technology, students of veterinary medicine and […]
§ 63-12-119. Penalty for Unlicensed Practice
Any person who practices or attempts to practice veterinary medicine in this state and makes a charge for the practice without having complied with this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor for each instance of such practice.
§ 63-12-120. Continuing Education
Each license holder under this chapter, except as otherwise provided, shall be required to meet continuing educational requirements each year within the renewal period, which are approved by the board, such as those conducted or sponsored by the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association, the Southern Veterinary Medical Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association or any of […]
§ 63-12-121. Renewal of License — Disposition of Fines and Fees — Expenses — Retirement
All persons who are now or may hereafter be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in this state shall renew such license as follows: Each year, the secretary-treasurer of the board shall mail an application for renewal of license to every person holding a valid current license; The applicant shall fill in the application and return […]
§ 63-12-122. Reissuance of License After Revocation or Suspension
The board, by an affirmative vote of three (3), at any time after suspension or revocation of a license for good and sufficient cause, may reissue a license to the person affected, conferring upon the person all the rights and privileges pertaining to the practice of veterinary medicine. Any person to whom such license may […]
§ 63-12-123. Issuance of Duplicate License
The board may issue a duplicate license to replace one that has been lost or destroyed or where a name change is requested, for a fee as set by the board. Each duplicate license shall have the word “Duplicate” typed or printed across its face.
§ 63-12-124. Denial, Suspension or Revocation of License — Investigation — Immunity of Informants
The board, pursuant to the procedure prescribed in this section, has the power to deny, suspend or revoke any license or to otherwise discipline an applicant or licensee who is found guilty by the board of one (1) or more of the following: Willful or repeated violation of any provisions of this chapter or any […]
§ 63-12-125. Administrative Procedures
The Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, shall apply to all proceedings of the board and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter.
§ 63-12-128. Disciplinary Orders Against Violators — Judicial Review
The board has the authority to enter an order to discipline any person, corporation or other similar organization, public or private, for-profit or not-for-profit, who or which, after proper hearing, has been found guilty by the board of a violation of one (1) or more provisions of this chapter or any rule of the board. […]