(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. (b–1) “Compounded nonsterile preparations” has the meaning stated in § 12–101 of the Health Occupations Article. (b–2) “Compounded sterile preparations” has the meaning stated in § 12–101 of the Health Occupations Article. (b–3) “Convicted” includes: (1) A finding of […]
(a) There is a State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners in the Department. (b) The Board has seven members, five of whom: (1) Are licensed and registered veterinarians of the State; (2) Are residents of the State; (3) Have engaged in active practice for five years at some time; (4) Are in good standing; and (5) Are appointed and qualified. Of these […]
(a) In this section, “veterinary review committee” means a committee or board that: (1) Is within one of the categories described in subsection (b) of this section; and (2) Performs any of the functions listed in subsection (c) of this section. (b) For purposes of this section, a veterinary review committee is: (1) A regulatory board or agency that is […]
(a) There is a State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Fund. (b) (1) The Board shall set reasonable fees necessary to carry out its responsibilities under this subtitle. (2) The fees charged shall be set so as to produce funds to approximate the cost of maintaining the Board as provided in subsection (e) of this section. (c) The Board shall […]
(a) The Board may: (1) Adopt rules and regulations to effectuate this subtitle; (2) Engage additional employees for professional, clerical, and special work as necessary and as provided in the State budget; (3) Subpoena any witness to take his testimony; (4) Require production of books, papers, records, and other documentary evidence, and examine them in relation to any matter which […]
(a) As used in this subtitle, “veterinary hospital” means any building or portion of a building which is regularly used for the treatment of animals by a veterinary practitioner. (b) Every veterinary hospital shall be licensed by the Board. The Board shall set the annual license fee in accordance with § 2-303(b) of this subtitle. The license […]
(a) In this section, “animal control facility” means a humane society, as defined in § 10–601 of the Criminal Law Article, or a county or municipal designated animal shelter. (b) The Board, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Board, may issue a license to an animal control facility to allow the animal control facility to administer […]
(a) (1) The Board has the exclusive power to establish and alter the standards of preliminary and professional education and training requirements of applicants for the examination for a license. (2) The Board may establish an annual continuing education requirement of at least 12 hours as a condition to any license renewal. (b) The Board may investigate and determine […]
(a) The Board shall prescribe the subject, character, manner, time, and place for every written examination, and the procedure for filing applications for the examination. It shall conduct the written examination so that the identity of the applicant is not known to the Board until the examination is graded. The Board shall make a written report […]
(a) In reviewing an application for licensure of a veterinarian or in investigating any matter brought against a veterinary practitioner, the Board may direct the applicant, veterinarian, or veterinary practitioner to submit to a mental or physical examination when the Board has reasonable evidence indicating the inability of that individual to practice veterinary medicine competently. (b) In […]
(a) In order to enforce this subtitle and aid in the prosecution of any violation, every licensee who practices veterinary medicine in the State shall register annually with the Board. (b) Every licensee annually shall pay the Board a registration fee set by the Board for the privilege of continuing his license.
(a) A person may register with the Board as a veterinary technician. (b) (1) There is a Veterinary Technician Committee under the Board’s jurisdiction. The Committee consists of 7 members who are appointed by the Board, subject to the approval of the Secretary. The Board shall determine the qualifications and term of each member. (2) Each member of the […]
The Board may refuse, suspend, or revoke any application or license, and censure or place on probation any licensee after a hearing, if the veterinarian or veterinary practitioner: (1) Is unable to practice veterinary medicine competently due to a physical or mental disability; (2) Is convicted of a violation of any federal or State law relating to […]
(a) In lieu of or in addition to suspension of the license, the Board may impose a penalty of not more than $5,000 for a first offense. (b) In addition to revocation of the license, the Board may impose a penalty of not more than $5,000 for a first offense. (c) In addition to suspension or revocation of […]
(a) Before any license is suspended or revoked, the Board shall give the licensee at least ten days written notice of the time and place of the hearing. Notice shall be given by certified mail, return receipt requested, bearing a postmark from the United States Postal Service, addressed to the post-office address shown on the annual […]
At any time within two years from the date of revocation of any license, the Board, by the affirmative vote of four members, may issue without examination a new license to any person whose license was revoked. After the expiration of two years, the person may obtain a license only by compliance with the same […]
(a) (1) This subsection does not apply to an act or omission in giving emergency veterinary aid, care, or assistance for which a person may not be held civilly liable under § 5–614 of the Courts Article. (2) A person may not: (i) Practice veterinary medicine unless the person is licensed, registered, and authorized to engage in the practice […]
(a) A veterinary practitioner who has reason to believe that an animal that has been treated by the veterinary practitioner has been subjected to cruelty or fighting in violation of § 10–604, § 10–606, § 10–607, or § 10–608 of the Criminal Law Article shall report the suspected animal cruelty or animal fighting to the appropriate […]
(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section and on review and approval of the Secretary or the Secretary’s designee, the Board may issue a cease and desist order against a person who: (1) Practices, attempts to practice, or offers to practice veterinary medicine in violation of § 2–313(a) of this subtitle; or (2) Takes an action: (i) For […]
A person licensed by the State of Maryland to provide veterinary care, a student of veterinary medicine who works under the responsible direct supervision of a veterinary practitioner as defined by § 2–301(c) of this subtitle, or a veterinary technician registered by the State under § 2–309 of this subtitle shall have the immunity from […]
