§ 63-12-108. Compensation of Members — Expenses of Board
The members of the board shall receive as compensation for their services one hundred dollars ($100) per day for each day or portion thereof, each, while in actual service of the board, which, together with the necessary expenses of each meeting of the board, shall be paid out of any moneys in the treasury of […]
§ 63-12-109. Funds of Board — Disposition of Surplus
It is unlawful for the board or any member thereof, in any manner whatsoever or for any purpose, to charge or obligate the state for the payment of any money, and the board shall look alone to the revenue derived from the operation of this chapter for the compensation designated in § 63-12-108. If the […]
§ 63-12-110. Records of Board — Confidentiality
The board shall keep records of its proceedings in a book provided for that purpose, especially with relation to the issuance, denial, renewal, suspension and revocation of licenses to practice veterinary medicine. All licenses issued by the board shall be numbered and recorded by the secretary in a file for that purpose; and where a […]
§ 63-12-111. Approval of Veterinary Schools
The board may approve schools and colleges of veterinary medicine which maintain standards of training and reputability sufficient to admit their graduates to the examinations given by the board. In determining the standard of training and reputation of schools or colleges of veterinary medicine, the board may approve schools and colleges that are accredited by […]
§ 63-12-112. License Requirement — Qualifications of Applicants
Any person wishing to practice veterinary medicine in this state shall obtain a license from the board. It is unlawful for such person to practice veterinary medicine as defined in § 63-12-103 unless the person obtains a license; and if the person so practices, the person shall be considered to have violated this chapter. The […]
§ 63-12-113. Temporary Licenses
The board may issue a temporary license to practice veterinary medicine, to be used only under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian, upon payment of a fee as set by the board, to: A veterinarian who meets all qualifications and requirements pursuant to this chapter and who has applied to take the examination as […]
§ 63-12-101. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Veterinary Practice Act.”
§ 63-12-102. Purpose of Chapter
It is hereby declared that the practice of veterinary medicine is a privilege that is granted by legislative authority in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare. To protect the public from being misled by incompetent, unscrupulous and unauthorized practitioners and from unprofessional or illegal practices by persons licensed to practice veterinary medicine, […]
§ 63-12-103. Chapter Definitions
As used in this chapter: “Animal” means any animal other than man and includes fowl, birds, reptiles and fish, wild or domestic, living or dead; “Board” means the board of veterinary medical examiners; “Certified animal control agency” means a county or municipal animal shelter, dog pound or animal control agency, private humane society, state, county […]
§ 63-12-104. Creation of Board — Appointment and Removal of Members
There is created the board of veterinary medical examiners, referred to as the “board” in this chapter. The board shall be composed of: Five (5) licensed doctors of veterinary medicine, who shall be graduates of an approved school of veterinary medicine and of good standing in their profession and who have had not less than […]