§ 43-50-21. General Powers of Board; Liberal Construction of Powers
The board shall have the power to: Examine and determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licenses to practice veterinary medicine and veterinary technology in this state; Issue, renew, refuse to renew, deny, suspend, or revoke licenses to practice veterinary medicine or veterinary technology in this state or otherwise discipline licensed veterinarians and licensed […]
§ 43-50-21.1. Monitoring and Rehabilitation of Impaired Veterinarians; Definitions; Confidentiality; Costs
As used in this Code section, the term: “Entity” means an organization or medical professional association which conducts professional health programs. “Impaired” means the inability of a veterinarian to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness or use of alcohol, drugs, narcotics, chemicals, or any other type of material, or […]
§ 43-50-20. [For Effective Date, See note.] Creation of Board; Members; Qualifications; Vacancies; Expenses; Meetings; Officers
There shall be a State Board of Veterinary Medicine, the members of which shall be appointed by the Governor with the approval of the Secretary of State and confirmation by the Senate. The board shall consist of seven members, each appointed for a term of no more than five years or until his or her […]