THE ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL …

THE ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS

ALABAMA VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT

2013

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ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS

8 COMMERCE STREET ? SUITE 910 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36130-5330

(334) 262-8068 (334) 262-8716 (fax) asbvme.

F O R E W O R D

TO THE CITIZENS OF ALABAMA AND THE VETERINARY MEDICAL PROFESSION

The Veterinary Practice Act and its Administrative Code is offered to the citizens of Alabama and the members of the profession for their information and convenience.

All information contained in the Veterinary Practice Act and its Administrative Code is a reflection of the records of the board office. Any inaccuracies noted should be called to the attention of the board members or staff in order to correct the records and insure accuracy in correspondence and publications.

To ascertain the status of any veterinarian currently licensed by the State of Alabama, anyone may contact the board office at the above address and phone number(s).

The board directs its activities to protecting the interests of the public which it serves and in aiding the practicing veterinarian in the state by its efforts directed toward maintaining a high standard of integrity and skill in the practice of veterinary medicine and insuring that facilities, where veterinary medicine is practiced, meet all standards set forth in the Veterinary Practice Act and its Administrative Code.

In pursuing its goal, the board welcomes inquiries from the citizens of Alabama and from the members of the profession concerning any phase of its business. You are encouraged to visit the board office at your convenience. Only with the full cooperation of each member can the veterinary profession enjoy the benefits of a closely coordinated profession.

FROM THE BOARD

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ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS

8 COMMERCE STREET ? SUITE 910 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36130-5330

(334) 262-8068 (334) 262-8716 (fax) asbvme.

BOARD MEMBERS

Robert E. Pitman, DVM

President

Term: 10-10-10 to 10-10-14

William Ronald Welch, DVM

Vice President

Term: 09-17-09 to 09-16-13

Sam J. Eidt, DVM

Board Member

Term: 03-15-12 to 03-16-16

Thomas C. Branch, DVM

Board Member

Term: 07-12-12 to 03-14-14

Robert E. Martin, DVM

Board Member

Term: 08-28-12 to 08-28-16

Patrick N. Trotter, DVM

Board Member

Term: 06-01-12 to 06-01-16

Debbie S. Whitten, LVT

Board Member

Term: 03-26-10 to 03-14-14

Ms. Nancy L. Pett

Board Member

Term: 03-14-10 to 03-14-14

Mark G. Montiel

LEGAL COUNSEL ASBVME Attorney

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CHAPTER 29

VETERINARIANS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section

Title

Pg.

Forward

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Listing of Current Board Members and Board's Attorney

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Article 4 Veterinary Practice

34-29-60. Short Title.

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34-29-61. Definitions.

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34-29-62. Legislative intent.

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34-29-63. State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners established; membership generally.

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34-29-64. Qualifications of members; removal.

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34-29-65. Executive director; incapacitation of director, official bond.

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34-29-66. President and vice-president; bylaws; meetings; quorum; records.

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34-29-67. Compensation and expenses; expenditure of funds.

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34-29-68. Records to be kept; issuance and denials of licenses; what records are confidential.

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34-29-69. Powers of board.

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34-29-70. Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners fund; expenditures; transfer of excess.

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34-29-71. Temporary license.

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34-29-72. Application; qualifications; faculty license.

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34-29-73. Examinations procedures.

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34-29-74. Issuance of license without written examination to certain applicants.

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34-29-75. Expiration and renewal of licenses; suspension for nonrenewal.

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34-29-76. License required - Certain acts prohibited.

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34-29-77. License required - Certain acts not prohibited.

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34-29-78. Injunction against unauthorized practice of veterinary medicine.

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34-29-79. Administrative hearing procedures.

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34-29-80. Complaints and testimony to be privileged; immunity of certain persons from suit.

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34-29-81. Relicensing and reinstatement.

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34-29-82. Criminal penalties.

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34-29-83. Appeal of disciplinary action; stay of revocation.

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34-29-84. Filing of license with probate office; fee.

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34-29-85. Status of persons holding license on April 30, 1986.

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34-29-86. Disposition of abandoned animals; notice to owner or agent; financial liability of

owner or agent.

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34-29-87. Partnership or employment in practice of veterinary medicine not to be for non-

licensed persons; exceptions.

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34-29-88. Premise permits ? Required; fees; inspection; revocation, etc; closure and imposition

of penalties; renewal; requirements for satellite or mobile clinics.

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34-29-89. Premise permits -- Display.

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34-29-90. Immunity of veterinarians from suit for emergency care of animals or human victims;

non-liability to animal hospital.

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CHAPTER 29

VETERINARIANS

TABLE OF CONTENTS - Continued

34-29-91. Eligibility of graduate of non-accredited school to take examination.

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34-29-92. Service of applicants as student preceptees for minimum period.

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34-29-94. Veterinary technician licensing requirements; authorized acts; emergency care;

suspension, revocation of license; continuing education.

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Article 5 Impaired Veterinary Professionals

34-29-110 Definitions.

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34-29-111 Duties of Board; Alabama Veterinary Professionals Wellness Committee; liability.

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Article 6 Euthanasia in Animals

34-29-130 Permit to purchase, possess, and use certain agents for euthanizing animals

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34-29-131 Injectable agents; inhalant agents; who may perform euthanasia.

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34-29-132 Euthanasia in emergency situation.

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34-29-133 Animal not to be left unattended until death; disposal of body upon confirmation of

death.

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34-29-134 Violations of Article.

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34-29-135 Relation to Section 34-29-94.

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