§ 43-50-80. Good Faith Emergency Treatment to Sick or Injured Animals; No Liability
Any person who gratuitously and in good faith administers emergency treatment to a sick or injured animal at the scene of an accident or emergency shall not be in violation of this chapter and shall not be liable to the owner of such animal in any civil action for damages; provided, however, that this Code […]
§ 43-50-90. [For Effective Date, See note.] Establishing Standards for Facilities and Equipment; Monitoring, Investigation, and Enforcement Actions
The board shall work cooperatively with licensed veterinarians to establish standards for veterinary facilities and equipment and shall promulgate rules for same. The board shall have the authority to establish a method to monitor veterinary facilities, conduct investigations and hold proceedings related to alleged violations, and take necessary enforcement action against the license of a […]
§ 43-50-91. [For Effective Date, See note.] Facilities Accredited by American Zoo and Aquarium Association or Equivalent Agency Exempt
This article shall not apply to any facility owned by the federal, state, or any local government, a public or private college or university, or a zoological park or aquarium that is accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association or other substantially equivalent nationally recognized accrediting agency as determined by the board. History. Code […]
§ 43-50-110. Duties, Powers, and Authority of Board; Regulation
The board shall have all of the duties, powers, and authority specifically granted by or necessary for the enforcement of this chapter. The board shall adopt such rules and regulations as are reasonable and necessary to implement and effectuate this chapter. History. Code 1981, § 43-50-110 , enacted by Ga. L. 2018, p. 770, § […]
§ 43-50-63. Posting Notice of Use of Veterinary Assistant; Proper Identification Required
Any licensed veterinarian, animal clinic, or animal hospital using veterinary assistants shall post a notice to that effect in a prominent place. A veterinary assistant must clearly identify himself or herself as such in order to ensure that he or she is not mistaken by the public as a licensed veterinarian or licensed veterinary technician. […]
§ 43-50-64. Veterinarian Ultimately Responsible for Violations of Veterinary Assistant
A veterinarian who utilizes a veterinary assistant shall be responsible for any violation of any limitations which are placed on the duties of a veterinary assistant. History. Code 1981, § 43-50-64 , enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 30, § 4/HB 999; Ga. L. 2018, p. 770, § 3/HB 956.
§ 43-50-42. Issuance and Renewal of Temporary License for Transitioning Service Members
Pursuant to Code Section 43-1-34, the board may issue a temporary license to transitioning service members. The temporary license shall expire on the date that permanent licenses are issued to persons who have passed the examination, which examination occurred immediately following the issuance of the temporary license. A temporary license issued pursuant to this Code […]
§ 43-50-43. Veterinary Faculty Licenses
The board may, in its discretion, issue a veterinary faculty license to any qualified applicant associated with one of this state’s institutions of higher learning and involved either in research activities within such institution or in the instructional program of either undergraduate or graduate veterinary medical students, subject to the following conditions: That the holder […]
§ 43-50-44. Exemptions From Article
This article shall not be construed to prohibit: An employee of the federal, state, or local government or any contractual partner thereof from performing his or her duties relating to animals owned by, on loan to, or under the control of such employer or the control of stray animals; or Any employee of a public […]
§ 43-50-45. Unlawful Acts; Penalties; Injunctions
It shall be unlawful for any person to practice veterinary medicine without a valid license or for any person to use the designation veterinarian, licensed veterinarian, or any other designation indicating licensure status, including abbreviations, or hold themselves out as a veterinarian unless duly licensed as such. It shall be unlawful for any person to […]