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LA Rev Stat § 37:1544 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1544. Certificate of approval; denial; revocation; suspension

RS 1544 - Certificate of approval; denial; revocation; suspension  A. The board may deny, suspend, or revoke the certificate of approval held by any registered veterinary technician when it finds that the provisions of this Chapter or any of the rules and regulations adopted by the board are not being complied with or upon the grounds that the registered veterinary technician is guilty of:  (1) Soliciting patients for any practitioner of the animal healing arts. (2) Soliciting or receiving any form of compensation from any person other than his employer for performing as a registered veterinary technician.  (3) Willfully or negligently divulging professional knowledge or discussing a veterinarian's diagnosis or treatment without the express permission of the veterinarian.  (4) Any offense that is punishable by incarceration in a state penitentiary or federal prison.  (5) The habitual or excessive use of intoxicants or drugs.  (6) Fraud or misrepresentation in applying for or procuring a certificate of approval to perform as a registered veterinary technician in this state, or in applying for or procuring an annual registration.  (7) Impersonating another person registered as a veterinary technician or allowing any person to use his certificate of approval.  (8) Aiding or abetting the practice of veterinary medicine by a person not licensed by the board.  (9) Gross negligence in the performance of duties, tasks, or functions assigned to him by a licensed veterinarian.  (10) Manifest incapacity or incompetence to perform as a veterinary technician.  (11) Conduct resulting in the suspension or revocation by another state of a registration, license, or certification to perform as a veterinary technician, based upon acts by the veterinary technician similar to acts constituting grounds for suspension or revocation in this state. A certified copy of the record of the suspension or revocation of the state imposing the penalty is conclusive evidence thereof.  (12) Conduct unbecoming in a person registered as a veterinary technician or detrimental to the best interests of the public.  B. In cases of failure to pay the required fees, denial shall be automatic. Any denial, suspension, or revocation shall be subject to review pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter.  Acts 1986, No. 887, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1545 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1545. Identification of registered veterinary technicians

RS 1545 - Identification of registered veterinary technicians  A. During working hours or when actively performing his duties, a registered veterinary technician shall wear a unique mark of identification on his clothing approved by the board that identifies him as a registered veterinary technician.  B. A registered veterinary technician may use the title "Registered Veterinary Technician" or the abbreviation "R.V.T.".  C. No individual, other than a registered veterinary technician may advertise or offer his services in a manner calculated to lead others to believe that he is a trained veterinary technician or a registered veterinary technician.  Acts 1986, No. 887, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1546 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1546. Certificates; validity, renewal, display

RS 1546 - Certificates; validity, renewal, display A. Each holder of a certificate of approval shall, by September thirtieth of each and every year, pay to the treasury of the board an annual renewal fee as established by the board. Holders of a certificate who fail to renew on or before that date may be assessed a late renewal fee as established by the board. B. The holder of a certificate of approval to act as a registered veterinary technician must display his certificate in such a manner as to be visible and readable by persons in the office of the licensed veterinarian. Acts 1986, No. 887, §1; Acts 1995, No. 73, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1547 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1547. Prohibition

RS 1547 - Prohibition  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a registered veterinary technician may perform veterinary medical assistance under the direct supervision of a veterinarian licensed to practice in this state approved by the board, except that no registered veterinary technician shall perform animal diagnosis, the prescribing of treatment or medications, or any surgical procedures. A satellite office staffed solely by a registered veterinary technician is prohibited.  Acts 1986, No. 887, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1548 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1548. Misrepresentation and penalty

RS 1548 - Misrepresentation and penalty  A. In addition to or in lieu of any remedy provided in this Chapter, the board may seek the imposition of a civil penalty through any district court of any violation for which the board may issue a notice to cease and desist under this Chapter. The civil penalty shall be no less than five hundred dollars and no more than five thousand dollars for each offense.  B. When the board finds any registered veterinary technician guilty of any of the grounds set forth in this Chapter, it may enter an order imposing one or more of the following penalties:  (1) Denial of an application.  (2) Revocation or suspension of a certificate of approval.  (3) Imposition of an administrative fine not to exceed one thousand dollars for each count or separate offense.  (4) Issuance of a reprimand.  (5) Placement of the registered veterinary technician on probation for a period of time and subject to such conditions as the board may specify. (6) Restricting the authorized scope of practice.  C. The board by rule shall provide for appeals of denials of applications. The board shall impose other administrative penalties only on the basis of a ruling by the board pursuant to an adjudicatory hearing.  D. The board may, as a probationary condition or as a condition of the reinstatement of any licensee suspended or revoked hereunder, require the holder to pay all costs of the board proceedings, including investigators, stenographers, secretaries, and attorney's fees.  Acts 1986, No. 887, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1549 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1549. Powers of the board

RS 1549 - Powers of the board A. The board shall have the power to: (1) Adopt, amend, repeal, and establish all rules necessary for its government and all regulations necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this Chapter. (2) Establish and publish annually a schedule of fees which shall be charged for examinations, certificate of approval applications, original certificates of approval, and renewal of certificates of approval. The fees shall be based on the anticipated financial requirements of the board for annual operating expenses and shall not exceed the following amounts: (a) Application fee not to exceed one hundred dollars. (b) Examination fee, per examination, state or national exclusive of vendor's cost, not to exceed one hundred dollars. (c) Original certificate of approval fee not to exceed one hundred fifty dollars. (d) Annual renewal of certificate of approval fee not to exceed one hundred fifty dollars. (e) Late fee for delinquent certificate of approval renewals not to exceed one hundred dollars. B. The board may issue a certificate of approval to any person who is certified as a veterinary technician in this state on the date this Chapter becomes effective in 1986. C. Nothing contained in this Chapter is or shall be construed as a restriction or a limitation upon any powers which the board might otherwise have under any laws of this state. This Chapter shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by other laws. Acts 1986, No. 887, §1; Acts 1999, No. 1369, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1551 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1551. Legislative intent

RS 1551 - Legislative intent It is the purpose of this Chapter to provide the most humane restraint, capture, and death possible for unwanted and discarded animals, including those animals which are diseased or otherwise dangerous, by providing for the training and certification of euthanasia technicians. Acts 1987, No. 225, §1; Acts 1999, No. 1369, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1552 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1552. Definitions

RS 1552 - Definitions As used in this Chapter, the following words have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Board" means the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine. (2) "Certificate of approval" means a certificate issued by the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine to a certified animal euthanasia technician. (3) "Certified animal euthanasia technician" or "CAET" means a person who is instructed in a board-approved program in the proper methods of humanely euthanizing animals by injecting legal drugs in accordance with rules adopted by the board, in proper security precautions, in proper recordkeeping, and related skills, and who has been issued a certificate of approval by the board. (4) "Lead CAET" means a CAET who is: (a) Designated in documents submitted to the board as the CAET at a designated site responsible for maintaining the security of those controlled substances in accordance with rules adopted by the board for the sole purpose of restraining, capturing, and euthanizing animals, including records relating to controlled substances and drugs, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. (b) Licensed and in good standing with the state controlled dangerous substances program and registered and in good standing with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration. (c) Trained in a board-approved chemical capture training course. (5) "Sodium pentobarbital" means a compound prepared or purchased solely as an euthanasia solution at a minimum strength of six grains per milliliter. Acts 1987, No. 225, §1; Acts 1995, No. 73, §1; Acts 1999, No. 1369, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1553 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1553. Application

RS 1553 - Application In order to obtain a certificate of approval as a certified euthanasia technician the applicant shall comply with the following provisions: (1) The applicant shall submit an application to the board. (2) The applicant shall submit evidence of the applicant's good moral character. (3) The applicant shall submit evidence that he has no felony record involving controlled dangerous substances. (4) The applicant shall submit evidence that he: (a) Has obtained a high school diploma or its equivalent. (b) Has successfully completed a board-approved program in animal euthanasia, which shall include instruction in the proper methods of humanely euthanizing animals by injecting legal drugs in accordance with rules adopted by the board, in proper security precautions, in proper recordkeeping, and in related skills. (5) The applicant shall pay the fee established by the board. (6) The applicant shall submit any other information and proof that the board may require by rule. Acts 1987, No. 225, §1; Acts 1995, No. 73, §1; Acts 1999, No. 1369, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1554 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1554. Discipline of CAETS

RS 1554 - Discipline of CAETS A. After a hearing held in compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act, the board may deny, suspend, or revoke the certificate of approval held by any technician or impose any other penalty authorized by this Chapter, when it finds that the provisions of this Chapter or any of the rules and regulations adopted by the board are not being complied with or upon the grounds that the certified animal euthanasia technician has: (1) Failed to carry out his duties. (2) Abused the use of sodium pentobarbital or any controlled dangerous substance under state or federal law. (3) Sold or given sodium pentobarbital or any controlled dangerous substance under state or federal law for recreational use. (4) Stolen sodium pentobarbital or any controlled dangerous substance under state or federal law. (5) Become a user of sodium pentobarbital or any controlled dangerous substance under state or federal law. (6) Employed fraud, misrepresentation, or deception in obtaining a certificate of approval. (7) Been declared insane or incompetent by a court of law. (8) Been shown to suffer from chronic inebriation or habitual use of drugs. (9) Been convicted of or entered a plea of nolo contendere to a felony or other offense involving moral turpitude or controlled dangerous substances under state or federal law. (10) Performed duties of humanely restraining, capturing, or euthanizing animals in an incompetent or grossly negligent manner. (11) Performed acts of cruelty upon animals. (12) Violated rules of professional conduct as defined in regulations adopted by the board. (13) Employed fraud or dishonesty in connection with his practice as a certified animal euthanasia technician. (14) Abetted anyone in the foregoing activities. B. In cases of failure to pay the required fees, denial shall be automatic. Any denial, suspension, or revocation shall be subject to review pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter. Acts 1987, No. 225, §1; Acts 1995, No. 73, §1; Acts 1999, No. 1369, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1555 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1555. Certificates; validity, renewal

RS 1555 - Certificates; validity, renewal Each holder of a certificate of approval shall, on or before September thirtieth of each and every year, pay to the treasury of the board an annual renewal fee as established by the board. Holders of a certificate who fail to renew on or before that date may be assessed a late fee as established by the board. Acts 1987, No. 225, §1; Acts 1995, No. 73, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1556 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1556. Duties

RS 1556 - Duties  A. The duties of a CAET shall include but are not limited to:  (1) Preparing animals for euthanasia.  (2) Carefully and accurately recording dosages and drug waste.  (3) Maintaining the security of all controlled substances and drugs, including records relating to controlled dangerous substances and drugs in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.  (4) Reporting to either the board or the Louisiana Department of Health any infraction of this Chapter or rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto or any misuse of drugs.  (5) Humanely restraining, capturing, and euthanizing animals.  (6) Disposing of the bodies in a manner in accordance with law.  (7) Maintaining one's certificate in an active status.  (8) Reporting to the board any change of address.  (9) Providing to any board member or board representative a reply to a request within seven working days.  B. The duties of a lead CAET shall include but are not limited to:  (1) All duties prescribed for a CAET.  (2) Ordering supplies and drugs.  (3) Responsibility at the designated site for the proper maintenance and security of all those controlled substances prescribed in accordance with rules adopted by the board for the sole purpose of restraining, capturing, and euthanizing animals including records relating to controlled substances and drugs in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.  (4) Providing chemical capture drugs, as provided in rules adopted by the board, only to persons who have completed a board-approved training course in the use of chemical capture drugs.  Acts 1987, No. 225, §1; Acts 1995, No. 73, §1; Acts 1999, No. 1369, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1557 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1557. Penalties

RS 1557 - Penalties A. When the board finds any certified animal euthanasia technician in violation of any of the grounds set forth in this Chapter, it may enter an order imposing one or more of the following penalties: (1) Denial of an application. (2) Revocation or suspension of certification. (3) Imposition of an administrative fine not to exceed one thousand dollars for each count or separate offense. (4) Issuance of a reprimand. (5) Placement of the certified euthanasia technician on probation for a period of time and subject to such conditions as the board may specify. (6) Restricting the authorized scope of practice. B. The board by rule shall provide for appeals of denials of applications. The board shall impose other administrative penalties only on the basis of a ruling by the board pursuant to an adjudicatory hearing. C. In addition to any other disciplinary action or fines assessed by the board, the board may require the certified animal euthanasia technician to pay all costs of the board proceedings, including investigator, stenographer, secretary, and attorney fees and court costs. Acts 1987, No. 225, §1; Acts 1995, No. 73, §1; Acts 1999, No. 1369, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1558 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1558. Powers of the board

RS 1558 - Powers of the board The board shall have the power to: (1) Adopt, amend, repeal, and establish all rules necessary for its government and all regulations necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this Chapter. (2) Establish and publish annually a schedule of fees which shall be charged for the board-approved course, examinations, certificate of approval applications, original certificates of approval, renewal of certificates of approval, and delinquent certificate of approval renewals, which fees shall be based on the anticipated financial requirements of the board for annual operating expenses and which shall not exceed the following amounts: (a) Course fee not to exceed two hundred dollars. (b) Application fee not to exceed one hundred dollars. (c) Examination fee not to exceed one hundred dollars. (d) Original certificate of approval fee not to exceed one hundred fifty dollars. (e) Annual renewal of certificate of approval not to exceed one hundred dollars. (f) Late fee for delinquent certificate of approval renewals not to exceed one hundred dollars. (g) Temporary certificate of approval fee not to exceed one hundred dollars. (3) Adopt rules requiring a certified animal euthanasia technician to participate in a continuing education program, established and regulated by the board, as a condition of retaining his certificate. Acts 1987, No. 225, §1; Acts 1999, No. 1369, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1561 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1561. Definitions

RS 1561 - Definitions As used in this Chapter, the following words shall have the meanings ascribed to them unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Board" means the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine. (2) "Certificate of approval" means a certificate issued by the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine to a registered equine dentist. (3) "The practice of equine dentistry" means the rasping or floating of molar, premolar, and canine teeth of equines, and the removal of deciduous incisor and premolar teeth or caps of equines. (4) "Registered equine dentist" means a person registered by the board as being qualified to practice equine dentistry in Louisiana. (5) "Racetrack" means any facility which conducts races as defined in R.S. 4:165(A)(4)(d). Acts 1999, No. 980, §1, eff. July 9, 1999.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1562 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1562. Application

RS 1562 - Application In order to obtain a certificate of approval as a registered equine dentist, the applicant shall comply with the following provisions: (1) Submit an application which shall be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public. (2) Submit evidence that he is a current resident of this state on or before July 1, 1999, and is substantially involved in the care and maintenance of horses in the horse racing industry in Louisiana as defined in the board's rules and regulations. (3) Submit evidence of licensure in good standing issued by the Louisiana Racing Commission on or before July 1, 1995. (4) Pay the fees established by the board, which shall not exceed the following amounts: (a) Original registration fee not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars. (b) Annual renewal of registration fee not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars. (c) Late fee for delinquent registration renewals not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars. (d) Application fee not to exceed one hundred dollars. Acts 1999, No. 980, §1, eff. July 9, 1999.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1563 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1563. Practice

RS 1563 - Practice A. Except as provided in this Chapter, no person shall practice equine dentistry in Louisiana unless issued a certificate of approval by the board. B. A registered equine dentist may practice equine dentistry at a racetrack in this state. C.(1) A registered equine dentist who practices equine dentistry at a location in this state other than at a racetrack shall notify the horse owner's veterinarian prior to the commencement of the practice of equine dentistry. In the event that the horse owner does not have a veterinarian, the equine dentist shall obtain a referral from a veterinarian licensed by the board. (2) Prior to the initiation of an extraction of first premolar teeth or wolf teeth, the registered equine dentist shall also notify and obtain the approval of the equine owner's veterinarian or referral veterinarian. D. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, after complying with the provisions of R.S. 37:1562 and any rule or regulation promulgated by the board regarding the application process, fees, and defining the duties of an equine dentist, any person who was licensed as an equine dentist before July 1, 1995, and who desires to practice equine dentistry shall be issued a certificate of approval by the board and shall be registered as an equine dentist. Acts 1999, No. 980, §1, eff. July 9, 1999.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1564 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1564. Exemptions

RS 1564 - Exemptions A. Licensed veterinarians or persons who hold temporary permits to practice veterinary medicine shall be exempt from the provisions of this Chapter. B. With proper training and under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian, laypeople and registered veterinary technicians employed by a licensed veterinarian may perform the rasping or floating of molar, premolar, and canine teeth and the removal of deciduous incisor and premolar teeth or caps. Acts 1999, No. 980, §1, eff. July 9, 1999.