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24 DE Code § 3303. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 33. Veterinarians|Subchapter I. General Terms|§ 3303. License requirement and exceptions.

§ 3303. License requirement and exceptions. No person may practice veterinary medicine in the State who is not a Delaware-licensed veterinarian or the holder of a valid temporary permit issued by the Board. This chapter shall not be construed to prohibit:  (1) An employee of the federal, state or local government performing official duties; (2) A person who is a regular student in a veterinary school or veterinary technician program performing duties or actions assigned by instructors, or working under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian during the school vacation period; (3) A person advising with respect to or performing acts which the Board rule has or has not prescribed as accepted livestock management practices; (4) A veterinarian regularly licensed in another state consulting with a licensed veterinarian in this State; (5) Any merchant or manufacturer selling at the merchant's or manufacturer's regular place of business medicines, feed, appliances or other products used in the prevention or treatment of animal diseases; (6) The owner of an animal and the owner's employee caring for and treating the animal belonging to such owner, except where the ownership of the animal was transferred for purposes of circumventing this chapter; (7) A member of the faculty of a veterinary school performing regular functions, or a person lecturing or giving instructions or demonstrations at a veterinary school or in connection with a continuing education course or seminar; (8) Any person selling or applying any pesticide, insecticide or herbicide; (9) Any person engaging in bona fide scientific research which reasonably requires experimentation involving animals; (10) Any person from performing support activities under the supervision, as determined by regulations adopted by the Board, of a Delaware-licensed veterinarian. The support activities shall not include diagnosing, prognosing, prescribing, inducing anesthesia, performing surgery or other support activities as defined in regulations adopted by the Board. (11) A licensed veterinary technician from performing support activities under the supervision, as determined by regulations adopted by the Board, of a Delaware-licensed veterinarian. The support activities shall not include diagnosing, prognosing, prescribing, performing surgery or other support activities as defined in regulations adopted by the Board.24 Del. C. 1953, §  3303;  57 Del. Laws, c. 178;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 207, §§  3, 4;  75 Del. Laws, c. 295, §  7;  75 Del. Laws, c. 295, §§  7-11;
24 DE Code § 3305. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 33. Veterinarians|Subchapter I. General Terms|§ 3305. Board of Veterinary Medicine — Officers; meetings; quorum.

§ 3305. Board of Veterinary Medicine — Officers; meetings; quorum. (a) In the same month of each year, the members shall elect, from among their number, a President and a Vice President. Each officer shall serve for 1 year and may successively serve in the same office for 1 additional year. (b) The Board shall hold regularly scheduled business meetings at least once in each quarter of a calendar year, and at such other times as the President deems necessary; or at the request of a majority of Board members. Special or emergency meetings may be held without notice provided a quorum is present. (c) A majority of members shall constitute a quorum; and no action shall be taken without the affirmative vote of at least 4 members. Any member who fails to attend 3 consecutive meetings, or who fails to attend at least 1/2 of all regular business meetings during any calendar year, shall automatically upon such occurrence be deemed to have resigned from office and a replacement shall be appointed. (d) Minutes of all meetings shall be recorded, and copies shall be maintained by the Division of Professional Regulation. At any hearing where evidence is presented, a record from which a verbatim transcript can be prepared shall be made. The expense of preparing any transcript shall be incurred by the person requesting it. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  3304A;  57 Del. Laws, c. 178;  63 Del. Laws, c. 460, §  3;  64 Del. Laws, c. 117, §  2;  65 Del. Laws, c. 355, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 244, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 207, §  11;  75 Del. Laws, c. 295, §  14;
24 DE Code § 3307. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 33. Veterinarians|Subchapter I. General Terms|§ 3307. Records.

§ 3307. Records. The Division of Professional Regulation shall keep a register of all approved applications for license as a veterinarian or veterinary technician, and complete records relating to meetings of the Board, examinations, rosters, changes and additions to the Board's rules and regulations, complaints, hearings and such other matters as the Board shall determine. Such records shall be prima facie evidence of the proceedings of the Board. 72 Del. Laws, c. 207, §  18;  75 Del. Laws, c. 295, §  21;
24 DE Code § 3308. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 33. Veterinarians|Subchapter I. General Terms|§ 3308. Fees.

§ 3308. Fees. The amount to be charged for each fee imposed under this chapter shall approximate and reasonably reflect all costs necessary to defray the expenses of the Board, as well as the proportional expenses incurred by the Division of Professional Regulation in its services on behalf of the Board. There shall be a separate fee charged for each service or activity, but no fee shall be charged for an activity not specified in this chapter. The application fee shall not be combined with any other fee or charge. At the beginning of each licensure biennium the Division of Professional Regulation, or any other state agency acting in its behalf, shall compute, for each separate service or activity, the appropriate fee for the licensure biennium. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  3308;  57 Del. Laws, c. 178;  63 Del. Laws, c. 460, §  8;  65 Del. Laws, c. 355, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 207, §§  20-23;  75 Del. Laws, c. 295, §  23;
24 DE Code § 3309. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 33. Veterinarians|Subchapter I. General Terms|§ 3309. Issuance of license; renewal; inactive status; reinstatement.

§ 3309. Issuance of license; renewal; inactive status; reinstatement. (a) The Board shall issue a license to each applicant, who meets the requirements of this chapter for licensure as a veterinarian or as a veterinary technician, and who pays the fee established under § 3308 of this title. (b) Each license shall be renewed biennially upon submission of a renewal application provided by the Board along with the evidence of continuing education courses, unless waived by the board, as may be required by the rules and regulations set forth by the Board and payment of the renewal fee as determined by the Division of Professional Regulation. The Board shall, in its rules and regulations, determine the period of time within which a practitioner may still renew the license, notwithstanding the fact that such practitioner has failed to renew on or before the renewal date; provided, however, that such period shall not exceed 1 year. At the expiration of the period designated by the Board, the license shall be deemed to be lapsed and not renewable, unless the former licensee reapplies under the same conditions which govern reciprocity. (c) A licensee, upon written request, may be placed in an inactive status. The renewal fee of such person shall be prorated in accordance with the amount of time such person was inactive. Such person may reenter practice upon written notification to the Board of the intent to do so and completion of continuing education as required in the Board's rules and regulations. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  3309;  57 Del. Laws, c. 178;  63 Del. Laws, c. 460, §  9;  64 Del. Laws, c. 163, §  1;  64 Del. Laws, c. 448, §§  4-9;  65 Del. Laws, c. 355, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 145, §§  2-4;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 207, §§  24-29;  75 Del. Laws, c. 295, §  24;
24 DE Code § 3310. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 33. Veterinarians|Subchapter I. General Terms|§ 3310. Complaints.

§ 3310. Complaints. Anyone desiring to file a complaint against any person practicing veterinary medicine shall file a written complaint with the Division of Professional Regulation. All complaints shall be received and investigated by the Division of Professional Regulation in accordance with § 8735 of Title 29 of the Delaware Code, and the Division shall be responsible for issuing a final written report at the conclusion of its investigation. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  3310;  57 Del. Laws, c. 178;  63 Del. Laws, c. 460, §  10;  65 Del. Laws, c. 355, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 207, §  30;  75 Del. Laws, c. 295, §  25;
24 DE Code § 3311. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 33. Veterinarians|Subchapter I. General Terms|§ 3311. Hearing procedures.

§ 3311. Hearing procedures. (a) If a complaint is filed with the Board pursuant to § 8735 of Title 29, alleging violation of § 3316 or § 3321 of this title, the Board shall set a time and place to conduct a hearing on the complaint. Notice of the hearing shall be given and the hearing conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 101 of Title 29. (b) All hearings shall be informal without use of rules of evidence. If the Board finds, by a majority vote of all members, that the complaint has merit, the Board shall take such action permitted under this chapter, as it deems necessary. The Board's decision shall be in writing and shall include its reasons for such decision. The Board's decision shall be mailed immediately to the licensee. (c) Where the licensee is in disagreement with the action of the Board, the licensee may appeal the Board's decision to the Superior Court within 30 days of service, or of the postmarked date of the copy of the decision mailed to the licensee. Upon such appeal the Court shall hear the evidence on the record. Stays shall be granted in accordance with § 10144 of Title 29. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  3313;  57 Del. Laws, c. 178;  63 Del. Laws, c. 460, §  13;  65 Del. Laws, c. 323, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 207, §  32;  75 Del. Laws, c. 295, §  28;
24 DE Code § 3312. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 33. Veterinarians|Subchapter I. General Terms|§ 3312. Reinstatement of a suspended license; removal from probationary status.

§ 3312. Reinstatement of a suspended license; removal from probationary status. (a) As a condition to reinstatement of a suspended license, or removal from probationary status, the Board may reinstate such license if, after a hearing, the Board is satisfied that the licensee has taken the prescribed corrective actions and otherwise satisfied all of the conditions of the suspension and/or the probation. (b) Applicants for reinstatement must pay the appropriate fees and submit documentation required by the Board as evidence that all the conditions of a suspension and/or probation have been met. Proof that the applicant has met the continuing education requirements of this chapter may also be required, as appropriate. (c) [Repealed.] 24 Del. C. 1953, §  3315;  57 Del. Laws, c. 178;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 207, §  34;  75 Del. Laws, c. 295, §  30;  82 Del. Laws, c. 8, § 14;
24 DE Code § 3314. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 33. Veterinarians|Subchapter II. Veterinarians|§ 3314. Reciprocity.

§ 3314. Reciprocity. (a) Upon payment of the appropriate fee and submission and acceptance of a written application on forms provided by the Board, the Board shall grant a license to each applicant, who shall present proof of current licensure in “good standing ” in another state, the District of Columbia, or territory of the United States. A license in “good standing” is defined in § 3313(a)(3)-(6) of this title; and (b) The applicant has passed the national examination designated by the Board pursuant to § 3306 of this title excluding the Clinical Competency Test prior to 1996, unless at the time the applicant became licensed in the State, District of Columbia, or territory of the United States, from which that applicant is applying, the national examination designated by the Board was/were not required by this State (in which case, the applicant need only present evidence of passing whatever national licensing examinations were required of entry level licensees in this State at that time). (c) Applicants who are not graduates of schools of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association must possess a certificate issued by a certifying commission approved by the Board. (d) The Board shall grant a license to an applicant, who was previously licensed as a veterinarian in this State, and who has let that applicant's license lapse, subject to the applicant's meeting the requirements of subsection (a) of this section, and continuing education requirements as provided for in the Board's rules and regulations. (e) In the event that a disciplinary proceeding or unresolved complaint is pending, the applicant shall not be licensed in this State until the proceeding or complaint has been resolved. Applicants for licensure as veterinarians in this State shall be deemed to have given consent to the release of such information and to waive all objections to the admissibility of such information as evidence at any hearing or other proceeding to which the applicant may be subject. Each application for licensure shall be accompanied by payment of the application fee. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  3307;  57 Del. Laws, c. 178;  63 Del. Laws, c. 460, §  7;  67 Del. Laws, c. 145, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 207, §  19;  75 Del. Laws, c. 295, §  22;  75 Del. Laws, c. 436, §  38;
24 DE Code § 3315. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 33. Veterinarians|Subchapter II. Veterinarians|§ 3315. Temporary license and permit.

§ 3315. Temporary license and permit. (a) Upon payment of the appropriate fee and on submission of a written application on forms provided by the Board, the Board shall issue a temporary license to a person who has applied for licensure as a veterinarian under this subsection and who either is being considered for licensure under the reciprocity provision of this subchapter, or, is eligible to take the examination provided for in this subchapter. Such temporary license will be available to an applicant only with respect to the first application for licensure, and the applicant shall use the temporary license only while under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian. In all cases, such temporary license shall expire automatically if the applicant fails the examination or fails to sit for the same at the earliest opportunity. In all cases where a temporary license is issued to an applicant for licensure by reciprocity, such temporary license shall expire automatically upon written notice to the applicant by the Board that it proposes to deny such application. Upon expiration, the temporary license shall be surrendered to the Board. (b) The Board may issue, without examination, a temporary permit to practice veterinary medicine in this State, to any nonresident veterinarian validly licensed in another state, territory, district of the United States or foreign country if such veterinarian pays a fee equivalent to 1/2 of the biennial fee for license renewal paid by licensed Delaware veterinarians; provided, however, that such temporary permit shall be issued for a period of not more than 1 year; provided also, that applicants meet the provisions of § 3314 of this title for reciprocity applicants. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  3309;  57 Del. Laws, c. 178;  63 Del. Laws, c. 460, §  9;  64 Del. Laws, c. 163, §  1;  64 Del. Laws, c. 448, §§  4-9;  65 Del. Laws, c. 355, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 145, §§  2-4;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 207, §§  24-29;  75 Del. Laws, c. 295, §  36;
24 DE Code § 3318. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 33. Veterinarians|Subchapter II. Veterinarians|§ 3318. Practicing without a license; penalties.

§ 3318. Practicing without a license; penalties. (a) Where the Board has reason to believe that a person is practicing veterinary medicine within this State without having lawfully obtained a license, or that a person previously licensed under this chapter is engaged in a practice regulated by this chapter, notwithstanding that the person's license has been suspended or revoked, or that a person not licensed under this chapter is using any name, title, description or designation, either orally or in writing, that will lead to the belief that such person is licensed to practice veterinary medicine as defined in this chapter, the Board shall submit a written complaint to the Division of Professional Regulation for investigation. If the investigation confirms such unlawful practice, the Board shall make a formal complaint to the Attorney General who may issue a cease and desist order. The complaint and/or order shall include all evidence known to, or in the possession of, the Board. (b) A person not currently licensed as a veterinarian under this chapter, when guilty of engaging in the practice of veterinary medicine, or using in connection with the licensee's own name, or otherwise assuming or using any title or description conveying, or tending to convey the impression that the licensee is qualified to practice veterinary medicine, such offender upon the first offense, shall be fined not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 for each offense, and the offender shall pay all costs. Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. The Court shall order all fees received for unlawful service to be refunded. Justice of the Peace Court shall have jurisdiction over any violation of this chapter. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  3314;  57 Del. Laws, c. 178;  63 Del. Laws, c. 460, §  14;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 207, §  33;  75 Del. Laws, c. 295, §  37;
24 DE Code § 3323. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 33. Veterinarians|Subchapter III. Veterinary Technicians|§ 3323. Practicing without a license; penalties.

§ 3323. Practicing without a license; penalties. (a) Where the Board has reason to believe that a person is practicing as a veterinary technician within this State without having lawfully obtained a license, or that a person previously licensed under this chapter is engaged in a practice regulated by this chapter, notwithstanding that the person's license has been suspended or revoked, or that a person not licensed under this chapter is using any name, title, description or designation, either orally or in writing, that will lead to the belief that such person is licensed to practice as a veterinary technician as defined in this chapter the Board shall submit a written complaint to the Division of Professional Regulation for investigation. If the investigation confirms such unlawful practice, the Board shall make a formal complaint to the Attorney General who may issue a cease and desist order. The complaint and/or order shall include all evidence known to, or in the possession of, the Board. (b) A person not currently licensed as a veterinary technician under this chapter, when guilty of practicing as a veterinary technician, or using in connection with the licensee's own name, or otherwise assuming or using any title or description conveying, or tending to convey the impression that the licensee is qualified to practice as a veterinary technician, such offender upon the first offense, shall be fined not less than $200 nor more than $400 for each offense, and the offender shall pay all costs. Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. The Court shall order all fees received for unlawful service to be refunded. Justice of the Peace Court shall have jurisdiction over any violation of this subchapter. 75 Del. Laws, c. 295, §  39;
24 DE Code § 3501. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 35. Psychology|Subchapter I. Board of Examiners of Psychologists|§ 3501. Objectives.

§ 3501. Objectives. The primary objective of the Board of Examiners of Psychologists, to which all other objectives and purposes are secondary, is to protect the general public, specifically those persons who are the direct recipients of services regulated by this chapter, from unsafe practices and from occupational practices which tend to reduce competition or fix the price of services rendered. The secondary objectives of the Board are to maintain minimum standards of practitioner competency and to maintain certain standards in the delivery of services to the public. In meeting its objectives, the Board shall develop standards assuring professional competence; shall monitor complaints brought against practitioners regulated by the Board; shall adjudicate at formal hearings; shall promulgate rules and regulations; and shall impose sanctions where necessary against practitioners, both licensed and unlicensed. 70 Del. Laws, c. 57, §  1;
24 DE Code § 3504. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 35. Psychology|Subchapter I. Board of Examiners of Psychologists|§ 3504. Organization; meetings; officers; quorum.

§ 3504. Organization; meetings; officers; quorum. (a) The Board shall hold regularly scheduled business meetings at least once in each quarter of a calendar year, and at such times as the President deems necessary; or, at the request of a majority of the Board members. (b) The Board shall elect annually a President, Vice-President and Secretary. Each officer shall serve for 1 year, and shall not succeed himself or herself for more than 2 consecutive terms. (c) A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting business. No disciplinary action shall be taken without the affirmative vote of 5 members of the Board. (d) Minutes of all meetings shall be recorded, and copies shall be maintained by the Division of Professional Regulation. At any hearing where evidence is presented, a record from which a verbatim transcript can be prepared shall be made. The expense of preparing any transcript shall be incurred by the person requesting it. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  3504;  58 Del. Laws, c. 380;  62 Del. Laws, c. 314, §§  5, 6;  67 Del. Laws, c. 366, §  16;  70 Del. Laws, c. 57, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
24 DE Code § 3505. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 35. Psychology|Subchapter I. Board of Examiners of Psychologists|§ 3505. Records.

§ 3505. Records. The Division of Professional Regulation shall keep a register of all applications for license as a psychologist or for registration of psychological assistants, and complete records relating to meetings of the Board, examinations, rosters, changes and additions to the Board's rules and regulations, complaints, hearings and such other matters as the Board shall determine. Such records shall be prima facie evidence of the proceedings of the Board. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  3505;  58 Del. Laws, c. 380;  62 Del. Laws, c. 314, §  7;  70 Del. Laws, c. 57, §  1;