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SC - Veterinary - Chapter 69. Veterinarians. | Animal Legal & Historical Center
Full Statute Name: Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976 Annotated. Title 40. Professions and Occupations. Chapter 69. Veterinarians. Share
Primary Citation: Code 1976 § 40-69-5 to 290
Alternate Citation: SC ST § 40-69-5 to 290
These are the state's veterinary practice laws amended in 2006. Among the provisions include licensing requirements, laws concerning the state veterinary board, veterinary records laws, and the laws governing disciplinary actions for impaired or incompetent practitioners.
Statute Text: Article 1. General Provisions. § 40-69-5. Application of Chapter 1; conflicts .
§ 40-69-10. Legislative declaration of purpose. § 40-69-20. Definitions. § 40-69-30. State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; membership; qualifications; terms; selection; vacancies; removal. § 40-69-40. Officers of Board; meetings; quorum. § 40-69-50. Compensation of Board members. § 40-69-60. Duties of secretary-treasurer; confidentiality of information. § 40-69-70. Powers and duties of Board. § 40-69-80. License required; examination of applicants. § 40-69-90. Temporary licenses. § 40-69-100. Application for examination; fee; notice of examination. § 40-69-110. Conduct and contents of examinations; issuance of license. 40-69-115. Board jurisdiction. § 40-69-120. Issuance of license without examination; reciprocal licensing agreements. § 40-69-130. Annual license fee; duplicate licenses. § 40-69-140. Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of license. § 40-69-150. Preferring of charges against licensees; hearings; administrative review. § 40-69-160. Reissuance and reinstatement of license. § 40-69-170. Display of license. § 40-69-180. Disposition of fees. § 40-69-190. Annual report. § 40-69-200. Penalties. § 40-69-210. Injunctions; immunity of board; subpoena power. § 40-69-220. Exemptions. § 40-69-230. Application for veterinary technician license examination; qualifications; conduct and evaluation of examination. § 40-69-240. Temporary veterinary and veterinary technology licenses. § 40-69-250. Renewal and reinstatement; duplicate license; display of license; notification of change of name or address. § 40-69-260. Licensing of persons licensed to practice in another state. § 40-69-270. Licensing requirement; exceptions. § 40-69-280. Abandoned animals; notice to owner. § 40-69-285. Liens for payment of fees. § 40-69-290. Emergency clinics. § 40-69-295. Mobile facilities. Article 1. General Provisions. § 40-69-5. Application of Chapter 1; conflicts. Unless otherwise provided for in this chapter, Article 1, Chapter 1 of Title 40 applies to licensed veterinarians and veterinary technicians regulated by the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. If there is a conflict between this chapter and Article 1, Chapter 1 of Title 40, the provisions of this chapter control.
HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 294, § 1.
§ 40-69-10. State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; membership and qualifications; removal. (A) There is created the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to be composed of ten members, one of whom must be a consumer member from the State at large, one of whom must be a licensed veterinary technician practicing in this State, one of whom must be a veterinarian from the State at large, and seven of whom must be veterinarians representing each of the seven congressional districts. Each veterinarian and veterinary technician must be a resident of the State, licensed by the State, and currently practicing with at least five years of clinical experience. Each veterinarian representing a congressional district must reside in the district that he represents. The consumer member must be a resident of this State. The terms of the members are for six years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. The chairman may vote only in the case of a tie vote by the board.
HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 294, § 1; 2012 Act No. 279, § 12, eff June 26, 2012.
Prior Laws: Civ. C. ‘22 § 2473; 1920 (31) 905; 1932 Code § 5252; 1942 Code § 5252; 1952 Code § 56-1553; 1962 Code § 56-1553; 1974 (58) 2769; 1981 Act No. 174, §§ 2, 3; 1984 Act No. 457; 1987 Act No. 133, § 2; 1994 Act No. 306, § 1; 1976 Code § 40-69-30.
2012 Act No. 279, § 33, provides as follows:
“Due to the congressional redistricting, any person elected or appointed to serve, or serving, as a member of any board, commission, or committee to represent a congressional district, whose residency is transferred to another district by a change in the composition of the district, may serve, or continue to serve, the term of office for which he was elected or appointed; however, the appointing or electing authority shall appoint or elect an additional member on that board, commission, or committee from the district which loses a resident member as a result of the transfer to serve until the term of the transferred member expires. When a vacancy occurs in the district to which a member has been transferred, the vacancy must not be filled until the full term of the transferred member expires. Further, the inability to hold an election or to make an appointment due to judicial review of the congressional districts does not constitute a vacancy.”
The 2012 amendment in subsection (A), substituted “ten members” for “nine members”, “seven of whom” for “six of whom”, and “seven congressional districts” for “six congressional districts”; and made other nonsubstantive changes . § 40-69-20. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
HISTORY: 1962 Code § 56-1552; 1974 (58) 2769; 1984 Act No. 457; Amended by 2006 Act No. 294, § 1, eff May 31, 2006.
EFFECT OF AMENDMENT The 2006 amendment rewrote this section. § 40-69-30. License requirement; representing oneself as being engaged in practice without being licensed; penalty. A person may not practice veterinary medicine without a license issued in accordance with this chapter. A person who uses in connection with his name the words or letters "D.V.M.", "V.M.D.", "Doctor of Veterinary Medicine", "Veterinary Medical Doctor", or other letters, words, or insignia indicating or implying that one is engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine or who in any other way, orally or in writing or in print or by sign directly or by implication, represents oneself as engaged in the practice of a veterinary medicine without being licensed by the board is subject to the penalties provided for in this chapter.
HISTORY: 1962 Code § 56-1553; 1952 Code § 56-1553; 1942 Code § 5252; 1932 Code § 5252; Civ. C. '22 § 2473; 1920 (31) 905; 1974 (58) 2769; 1981 Act No. 174 §§ 2, 3; 1984 Act No. 457; 1987 Act No. 133 § 2; 1994 Act No. 306, § 1; Amended by 2006 Act No. 294, § 1, eff May 31, 2006.
The 2006 amendment rewrote this section.
§ 40-69-40. Board officers and meetings; quorum. In addition to the powers and duties enumerated in Section 40-1-50, the board, at the first board meeting in each calendar year, shall elect from the veterinarian members a chairman, vice chairman, and any other officer it considers necessary. The board shall meet at least twice a year and upon the call of the chairman or any two members of the board. Action of the board may be taken at regular or special meetings, and a majority of the appointed members of the board constitutes a quorum.
HISTORY: 1962 Code § 56-1554; 1952 Code § 56-1555; 1942 Code § 5252; 1932 Code § 5252; Civ. C. '22 § 2473; 1920 (31) 905; 1974 (58) 2769; 1984 Act No. 457; Amended by 2006 Act No. 294, § 1, eff May 31, 2006.
§ 40-69-50. Administration as revenue funded board. The board must be administered by the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation as a revenue funded board in accordance with Section 40-1-50.
HISTORY: 1962 Code § 56-1555; 1952 Code § 56-1554; 1942 Code § 5259; 1932 Code § 5259; Civ. C. '22 § 2480; 1920 (31) 905; 1974 (58) 2769; 1984 Act No. 457; Amended by 2006 Act No. 294, § 1, eff May 31, 2006.
§ 40-69-60. Rules and regulations. The board may adopt rules governing its proceedings and internal operations, and may promulgate regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
HISTORY: 1962 Code § 56-1556; 1952 Code § 56-1556; 1942 Code § 5253; 1932 Code § 5253; Civ. C. '22 § 2474; 1920 (31) 905; 1974 (58) 2769; 1984 Act No. 457; Amended by 2006 Act No. 294, § 1, eff May 31, 2006.
§ 40-69-70. Powers and duties. The board shall regulate the issuance of licenses and temporary licenses and shall discipline veterinarians and veterinary technicians in any manner authorized by this chapter. The powers and duties of this board include, but are not limited to:
HISTORY: 1962 Code § 56-1557; 1974 (58) 2769; 1984 Act No. 457; 1993 Act No. 181, § 949; Amended by 2006 Act No. 294, § 1, eff May 31, 2006.
§ 40-69-80. Powers incident to conducting investigations. As provided in Section 40-1-80, for the purpose of conducting an investigation under this chapter, the board or a person designated by the board may subpoena witnesses, take evidence, and require the production of documents or records which the board considers relevant to the inquiry.
HISTORY: 1962 Code § 56-1558; 1952 Code § 56-1552; 1942 Code § 5251; 1932 Code § 5251; Civ. C. '22 § 2472; 1920 (31) 905; 1974 (58) 2769; 1981 Act No. 174 § 4; 1984 Act No. 457; 1994 Act No. 306, § 2; Amended by 2006 Act No. 294, § 1, eff May 31, 2006.
§ 40-69-90. Procedures for handling complaints. (A) The department may receive complaints against a licensee from any person, including the board, and shall require the complaints to be submitted in writing and to be signed by the complainant. The person who is the subject of the complaint must be provided a notice of the complaint including the substance of the allegations within five days after the department begins its investigation. The department shall investigate the allegations in the complaint to the extent that there is a potential violation of this chapter. The department must submit its investigative findings to the IRC, as provided for in Section 40-69-20(8), along with any other additional information related to the investigation requested by any IRC member. The IRC must review the investigation and recommend to the board whether to proceed with formal action. If the board desires to proceed further, it may direct the department to file a formal complaint charging the licensee with a violation of this chapter or a regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter. If the department files a formal complaint, the department must make the formal complaint and any answer filed by the licensee available for public inspection. The licensee must be provided a copy of the formal complaint prior to making any complaint available for public inspection. The board administrator shall notify the licensee in writing not less than sixty days before the disciplinary hearing. The formal complaint and the hearing notice must be served personally or sent to the licensee by mail, return receipt requested, directed to the last mailing address furnished to the board. The post office receipt signed by the licensee, the licensee's agent, or a responsible member of the licensee's household or office staff or if not accepted by the person to whom addressed, the postal authority stamp showing the notice refused is prima facie evidence of service of the notice. Informal disposition may be made of any complaint, formal or otherwise, by stipulation or consent agreement. No stipulation or consent agreement is final until it has been submitted to and approved by the board.
HISTORY: 1962 Code § 56-1559; 1952 Code § 56-1558; 1942 Code § 5256; 1932 Code § 5256; Civ. C. '22 § 2477; 1920 (31) 905; 1974 (58) 2769; 1984 Act No. 457; 1994 Act No. 306, § 3; Amended by 2006 Act No. 294, § 1, eff May 31, 2006.
§ 40-69-100. Petition for equitable relief to enjoin violation. In addition to other remedies provided for in this chapter or Section 40-1- 100, the board may issue a cease and desist order or may petition an administrative law judge for a temporary restraining order or other equitable relief to enjoin a violation of this chapter.
HISTORY: 1962 Code § 56-1560; 1952 Code §§ 56-1559, 56-1560; 1942 Code §§ 52-5255, 52-5256; 1932 Code §§ 5255, 5256; Civ. C. '22 §§ 2476, 2477; 1920 (31) 905; 1965 (54) 316; 1974 (58) 2769; 1984 Act No. 457; Amended by 2006 Act No. 294, § 1, eff May 31, 2006.
§ 40-69-110. Grounds for revocation, suspension or refusal to renew license; mental or physical examinations. (A) In addition to other grounds provided in Section 40-1-110, the board, after notice and a hearing conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, may restrict or refuse to grant a license to an applicant or may refuse to renew the license of a licensed person or may suspend, revoke, or restrict a veterinarian or veterinary technician who has:
HISTORY: 1962 Code § 56-1561; 1952 Code § 56-1561; 1942 Code § 5255; 1932 Code § 5255; Civ. C. '22 § 2476; 1920 (31) 905; 1974 (58) 2769; 1984 Act No. 457; Amended by 2006 Act No. 294, § 1, eff May 31, 2006.
40-69-115. Board jurisdiction. The board has jurisdiction over the actions of licensees and former licensees as provided for in Section 40-1-115.
HISTORY: Added by 2006 Act No. 294, § 1, eff May 31, 2006.
§ 40-69-120. Sanctions. Upon a determination by the board, after a disciplinary hearing conducted pursuant to the requirements of this chapter, that one or more of the grounds for discipline of a licensee exists, the board may impose sanctions as provided in Section 40-1-120, including imposing a fine of not more than one thousand dollars for each violation.
HISTORY: 1962 Code § 56-1562; 1964 (53) 2235; 1974 (58) 2769; 1981 Act No. 174 § 5; 1984 Act No. 457; Amended by 2006 Act No. 294, § 1, eff May 31, 2006.
§ 40-69-130. Denial of licensure. As provided for in Section 40-1-130, the board may deny licensure to an applicant based on the same grounds for which the board may take disciplinary action against a licensee.
HISTORY: 1962 Code § 56-1563; 1952 Code § 56-1565; 1942 Code § 5258; 1932 Code § 5258; Civ. C. '22 § 2479; 1920 (31) 905; 1954 (54) 316; 1974 (58) 2769; 1984 Act No. 457; Amended by 2006 Act No. 294, § 1, eff May 31, 2006.
§ 40-69-140. Prior criminal record. A license may be denied based on a person's prior criminal record only as provided for in Section 40-1-140.
HISTORY: 1962 Code § 56-1564; 1952 Code § 56-1562; 1942 Code § 5255; 1932 Code § 5255; Civ. C. '22 § 2476; 1920 (31) 905; 1974 (58) 2769; 1984 Act No. 457; 1994 Act No. 306, § 4; Amended by 2006 Act No. 294, § 1, eff May 31, 2006.
§ 40-69-150. Surrender of license. A licensee under investigation for a violation of this chapter or a regulation promulgated under this chapter may voluntarily surrender the license in accordance with Section 40-1-150.
HISTORY: 1962 Code § 56-1565; 1974 (58) 2769; 1984 Act No. 457; 1993 Act No. 181, § 950; Amended by 2006 Act No. 294, § 1, eff May 31, 2006.
§ 40-69-160. Review of decision. A person aggrieved by a final action of the board may seek review of the decision in accordance with Section 40-1-160.
HISTORY: 1962 Code § 56-1566; 1974 (58) 2769; 1984 Act No. 457; Amended by 2006 Act No. 294, § 1, eff May 31, 2006.
§ 40-69-170. Assessment of costs. A person found in violation of this chapter or a regulation promulgated under this chapter may be required to pay costs associated with the investigation and prosecution of the case in accordance with Section 40-1-170.
HISTORY: 1962 Code § 56-1567; 1974 (58) 2769; 1984 Act No. 457; Amended by 2006 Act No. 294, § 1, eff May 31, 2006.
§ 40-69-180. Collection and enforcement of costs. All costs and fines imposed pursuant to this chapter must be paid in accordance with and are subject to the collection and enforcement provisions of Section 40-1-180.
HISTORY: 1962 Code § 56-1568; 1974 (58) 2769; 1984 Act No. 457; Amended by 2006 Act No. 294, § 1, eff May 31, 2006.
§ 40-69-190. Complainant's rights; disciplinary hearings; release of information while proceeding pending; final order, contents and public inspection. (A) The board shall provide written acknowledgement of every initial complaint and notify the initial complainant in writing of the disposition of the matter. Although entitled to notice, an initial complainant is not a party to the proceeding and is not entitled to appeal or otherwise seek review of the dismissal or other disposition of the matter. The complainant has the right to be present at any disciplinary hearing but may only participate as a witness. The disciplinary hearing must be open to the public. The board may deliberate in executive session but must not take any final action during the executive session.
HISTORY: 1962 Code § 56-1569; 1974 (58) 2769; 1984 Act No. 457; Amended by 2006 Act No. 294, § 1, eff May 31, 2006.
§ 40-69-200. Filing false information to obtain license; penalty. (A) A person who practices or offers to practice veterinary medicine or veterinary technology in violation of this chapter, or who knowingly presents to or files false information with the board for the purpose of obtaining a license, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than five hundred dollars or more than twenty-five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not less than thirty days. Each act of unlawful practice constitutes a separate offense.
HISTORY: 1962 Code § 56-1570; 1952 Code § 56-1566; 1942 Code § 5161; 1932 Code § 5261; Civ. C. '22 § 2482; Cr. C. '22 § 393; 1920 (31) 905; 1974 (58) 2769; 1984 Act No. 457; Amended by 2006 Act No. 294, § 1, eff May 31, 2006.
§ 40-69-210. Cease and desist orders; temporary injunctions; immunity of board members and employees. (A) If the board has reason to believe that a person is violating or intends to violate a provision of this chapter, it may, in addition to all other remedies, order the person to immediately desist and refrain from that conduct.
HISTORY: 1962 Code § 56-1571; 1974 (58) 2769; 1984 Act No. 457; 1993 Act No. 181, § 951; Amended by 2006 Act No. 294, § 1, eff May 31, 2006.
§ 40-69-215. Exception as to "floating" teeth in equine; administration of anesthesia. The board shall not issue a cease and desist notice to an individual who has been hired solely for the act of "floating" teeth in an equine. If that animal requires sedation or anesthesia, a licensed professional holding a Drug Enforcement Administration and South Carolina drug license must administer the controlled substance in accordance with state and federal law.
§ 40-69-220. Application for veterinary license examination; conduct and evaluation of examination. (A) An applicant for a veterinary license examination shall submit to the board, on or before a specified date to be determined by the board, a completed application on forms prescribed by the board and supported by proper credentials and the payment of a fee to be set by the board in regulation.
HISTORY: 1962 Code § 56-1572; 1952 Code § 56-1567; 1942 Code § 5260; 1932 Code § 5260; Civ. C. '22 § 2481; 1920 (31) 905; 1974 (58) 2769; 1984 Act No. 457; Amended by 2006 Act No. 294, § 1, eff May 31, 2006.
§ 40-69-230. Application for veterinary technician license examination; qualifications; conduct and evaluation of examination. (A) An applicant for a veterinary technician license examination shall submit to the board, on or before a specified date to be determined by the board, a completed application on forms prescribed by the board and supported by proper credentials and the payment of a fee to be set by the board in regulation.
§ 40-69-240. Temporary veterinary and veterinary technology licenses. (A) The board may issue a temporary license to practice veterinary medicine or veterinary technology to an applicant if the applicant has satisfied:
§ 40-69-250. Renewal and reinstatement; duplicate license; display of license; notification of change of name or address. (A) A license issued pursuant to this chapter is valid for a period of time not to exceed two years. The license may be renewed in accordance with procedures promulgated by the board through regulation upon the payment of a renewal fee and upon fulfillment of continuing education, as required by the board through regulation. Failure to pay the renewal fee, including any late fees, before the first day of February of the renewal year renders the license void.
§ 40-69-260. Licensing of persons licensed to practice in another state. (A) The board may issue a license to a qualified applicant who:
§ 40-69-270. Licensing requirement; exceptions. (A) A person may not engage in the practice of veterinary medicine in this State without a current and valid license issued by the board pursuant to this chapter. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit:
§ 40-69-280. Abandoned animals; notice to owner. (A) An animal is considered abandoned when the animal has been placed in the custody of a licensed veterinarian for boarding, treatment, or other care and is unclaimed by its owner or the owner's agent and the owner or the owner's agent has not paid the charges for the boarding, treatment, or other care within ten days of notice of these charges being provided to the owner or the owner's agent in accordance with this section and no other payment agreement with the owner or the owner's agent has been reached.
§ 40-69-285. Liens for payment of fees. A licensed veterinarian has a lien on each animal treated, boarded, or cared for while in the veterinarian's custody for payment of charges for treatment, board, or care of the animal. The veterinarian has the right to retain the animal until the charges are paid by the owner of the animal.
§ 40-69-290. Emergency clinics. An emergency clinic or emergency hospital is a facility which advertises or otherwise purports to provide veterinary medical services during specified hours of operation or during periods when these services are not normally available through other facilities. Nothing contained in this chapter is intended to prohibit a facility from providing services of an emergency nature.
§ 40-69-295. Mobile facilities. Regardless of mode of transportation, a mobile facility must have a permanent base of operation with a published address and telephone facilities for making appointments or responding to emergency situations.
Article 3. Animal Health Technicians §§ 40-69-410 to 40-69-540. Omitted by 2006 Act No. 294, § 1, eff May 31, 2006. EDITOR'S NOTE Former § 40-69-410 was entitled "Definitions" and was derived from 1983 Act No. 40 § 2. Former § 40-69-420 was entitled "Powers and duties of Board" and was derived from 1983 Act No. 40 § 2; 1993 Act No. 181, § 952. Former § 40-69-430 was entitled "Certificate required for Animal Health Technicians; qualifications" and was derived from 1983 Act No. 40 § 2; 1994 Act No. 306, § 5. Former § 40-69-440 was entitled "Temporary certificates; certificate fee" and was derived from 1983 Act No. 40 § 2; 1994 Act No. 306, § 6. Former § 40-69-450 was entitled "Application for examination; nonreturnable examination fee" and was derived from 1983 Act No. 40 § 2; 1994 Act No. 306, § 7. Former § 40-69-460 was entitled "Examinations; subjects; grades" and was derived from 1983 Act No. 40 § 2; 1994 Act No. 306, § 8. Former § 40-69-470 was entitled "Certificates by reciprocity" and was derived from 1983 Act No. 40 § 2. Former § 40-69-480 was entitled "Annual renewal of certificates; renewal fee; late renewal fee; revocation; requirements for renewal; duplicate certificate; fee" and was derived from 1983 Act No. 40 § 2; 1994 Act No. 306, § 9. Former § 40-69-490 was entitled "Revocation, suspension or denial of certificate; probation; grounds" and was derived from 1983 Act No. 40 § 2. Former § 40-69-500 was entitled "Filing of charges prerequisite to denial, suspension or revocation of certificate; procedures" and derived from 1983 Act No. 40 § 2. Former § 40-69-510 was entitled "Annual roster of names and places of employment of Animal Health Technicians; display of current certificate" and was derived from 1983 Act No. 40 § 2. Former § 40-69-520 was entitled "Misdemeanor to work as Animal Health Technician without complying with article or to file false information; penalty" and was derived from 1983 Act No. 40 § 2. Former § 40-69-530 was entitled "Certificate issued upon payment of fee to persons previously certificated as Animal Health Technicians" and was derived from 1983 Act No. 40 § 2. Former § 40-69-540 was entitled "Animal Health Technicians complying with article not engaged in practice of veterinary medicine" and was derived from 1983 Act No. 40 § 2.