Section 603 – Medical records.
58-28-603. Medical records. Medical records maintained by a person licensed under this chapter: (1) shall meet the standards and ethics of the profession; (2) shall be maintained in accordance with administrative rules adopted by the division in consultation with the board; and (3) may be maintained in electronic format. Enacted by Chapter 109, 2006 General […]
Section 604 – Veterinarian-client-patient relationship.
58-28-604. Veterinarian-client-patient relationship. (1) A licensee under this chapter may only practice under a veterinarian-client-patient relationship as defined in Section 58-28-102. (2) A veterinarian-client-patient relationship may not be established solely by telephone or other electronic means. Enacted by Chapter 109, 2006 General Session
Section 605 – Veterinarian-client-patient confidentiality.
58-28-605. Veterinarian-client-patient confidentiality. (1) A licensee under this chapter may not disclose information about the licensee’s care of an animal to anyone other than the client, as defined in Section 58-28-102, unless: (a) the client consents to the disclosure in writing; (b) disclosure to public health officials, animal health or welfare officials, agricultural authorities, or […]
Section 606 – Veterinary corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies — Unlicensed individuals — Ownership of capital stock — Service as officer or director.
Effective 5/12/2020 58-28-606. Veterinary corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies — Unlicensed individuals — Ownership of capital stock — Service as officer or director. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Veterinary corporation” means a professional corporation organized to render veterinary services under Title 16, Chapter 11, Professional Corporation Act. (b) “Veterinary limited liability company” […]
Section 308 – Provisions for current practitioners.
58-28-308. Provisions for current practitioners. An individual who, as of August 1, 2006, is practicing as a veterinarian intern under supervision of a veterinarian licensed under this chapter shall receive a temporary license to practice in the state as a veterinary intern: (1) if, prior to August 1, 2006, the individual submits an application and […]
Section 309 – Qualifications for state certification.
Effective 5/12/2020 58-28-309. Qualifications for state certification. (1) The division shall grant state certification to a person who qualifies under this section to engage in the practice of veterinary technology as a state certified veterinary technician. (2) Each applicant for state certification as a state certified veterinary technician shall: (a) submit an application in a […]
Section 310 – Term of state certification.
Effective 5/12/2020 58-28-310. Term of state certification. (1) The division shall grant state certification under this chapter in accordance with a two-year renewal cycle established in rule by the division in consultation with the board. (2) At the time of renewal, an applicant for renewal shall provide proof of completion of any continuing education requirements […]
Section 311 – Limitation of state certification.
Effective 5/12/2020 58-28-311. Limitation of state certification. This chapter does not prevent a person from lawfully engaging in the practice of veterinary technology without state certification under the direct supervision of a veterinarian licensed under this chapter. Enacted by Chapter 435, 2020 General Session
Section 503 – Penalty for unlawful or unprofessional conduct.
Effective 5/4/2022 58-28-503. Penalty for unlawful or unprofessional conduct. (1) Any person who violates the unlawful conduct provisions of Section 58-28-501 is guilty of a third degree felony. (2) After proceeding pursuant to Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, and Chapter 1, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing Act, the division may impose administrative […]
Section 601 – Animal abandonment.
58-28-601. Animal abandonment. (1) Any animal which suffers abandonment for a period of five days may be sold or placed in the custody of the nearest humane society or county dog pound if the animal is not picked up within seven days after mailing a notification, by certified mail, to the last known address of […]