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NJ Rev Stat § 45:16-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16-4 - Meetings; examinations; quorum.

45:16-4 Meetings; examinations; quorum.  45:16-4. The board shall hold two or more meetings for examinations each year at such time and place as it shall determine, due notice of which shall be made public. At all meetings a majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum, but the examination of applicants for a license may be conducted by a committee of one or more veterinary members duly authorized by the board. The board shall examine all diplomas and credentials as to their authenticity. Each applicant for a license shall submit to an examination, to be written, oral, or both, designed to test the examinee's knowledge of any laws, rules and regulations applicable in this State. Amended 1965, c.216, s.2; 1983, c.98, s.4; 2003, c.227, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16-5 - Issuance and recording of licenses

45:16-5. Issuance and recording of licenses  The board shall issue forthwith to each applicant who has passed the examination, and who shall have been adjudged duly qualified for the practice of veterinary medicine, surgery and dentistry, a license to practice the same. The license shall be subscribed by the president and secretary of the board and shall have affixed to it, its corporate seal. Before the license is issued it shall be recorded in a book kept in the office which the board shall establish for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter, and the number of the book and the page therein containing the recorded copy shall be noted on the face of the license. Such records shall be open to public inspection with proper restrictions as to their preservation.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16-6.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16-6.1 - Pharmacists informed of veterinarian's license and medical status

45:16-6.1. Pharmacists informed of veterinarian's license and medical status  3. The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners shall notify each pharmacy owner in the State in writing of any veterinarian permitted to prescribe or administer a controlled dangerous substance in the course of professional practice whose license to practice has been suspended, revoked, or voluntarily surrendered, or who has been ordered to cease and desist from prescribing or administering certain substances. The board shall also notify the pharmacy owners when the veterinarian's license to practice or authority to prescribe or administer certain substances has been reinstated.  Pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1991, c.304 (C.45:14-3.2), the board shall request the Board of Pharmacy of the State of New Jersey to provide the board with a list of names and addresses of the pharmacy owners in the State.  L.1991,c.304,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16-7 - Application for examination; fee; qualifications of applicants.

45:16-7 Application for examination; fee; qualifications of applicants.  45:16-7. A person desiring to commence the practice of veterinary medicine, surgery and dentistry in this State shall deliver to the secretary of the board a fee to be determined by the board for filing the application for examination and a fee to be determined by the board for the examination, together with satisfactory proof that the applicant is a qualified veterinary graduate as defined in this act or who shall provide a certification acceptable to the board that the applicant will be awarded a degree in veterinary medicine at graduation during the academic year from the college or university the applicant attends and has passed a national licensing examination as required by the board. No applicant, however, shall be licensed prior to graduation from a veterinary college or university.  Amended 1942, c.236, s.2; 1952, c.198, s.7; 1965, c.216, s.4; 1983, c.98, s.5; 2002, c.20; 2003, c.227, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16-8 - Issuance of order for examination; re-examination

45:16-8. Issuance of order for examination; re-examination  Upon making such payment and exhibiting the proof required by section 45:16-7 of this Title, the board, if satisfied with the same, shall issue to such applicant an order for examination. In case of failure at such examination, the candidate may have additional examinations by the board upon the payment of an additional application fee to be determined by the board and an additional examination fee to be determined by the board for each additional examination. Amended by L.1942, c. 236, p. 640, s. 3; L.1952, c. 198, p. 705, s. 8; L.1965, c. 216, s. 5; L.1983, c. 98, s. 7, eff. March 11, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16-8.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16-8.2 - Facilities; clean and sanitary

45:16-8.2. Facilities; clean and sanitary  Facilities maintained and used in connection with the practice of veterinary medicine shall be clean and sanitary. L.1983, c. 98, s. 9, eff. March 11, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16-8.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16-8.3 - Veterinary facilities to post notice regarding supervision after normal business hours; terms defined.

45:16-8.3 Veterinary facilities to post notice regarding supervision after normal business hours; terms defined.  1. a. Every veterinary facility in the State shall post its normal business hours in a conspicuous location easily visible to the public. b. (1) A veterinarian overseeing the care of a domestic companion animal at a veterinary facility that does not provide domestic companion animals with supervision after normal business hours by a person physically on the premises shall provide written notification to each person bringing a domestic companion animal to the veterinary facility for care or treatment. The written notification may be provided as a sign posted next to the posting required pursuant to subsection a. of this section, as part of a sign used to meet the posting requirement of that subsection, or on an intake form provided to each person bringing a domestic companion animal to the veterinary facility. (2) The written notification provided in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include the following specific language: "This veterinary facility does NOT provide supervision for animals after normal business hours by a person physically on these premises." This language shall be printed in no less than 12-point font in an intake form and no less than 24-point font on a posted sign. c. As used in this section:  "Domestic companion animal" means any animal commonly referred to as a "pet," which has been bought, bred, raised or otherwise acquired, in accordance with local ordinances and State and federal law, for the primary purpose of providing companionship to the owner, rather than for business or agricultural purposes.  "Normal business hours" means the times posted at a veterinary facility indicating the hours that the veterinary facility is open for business with supervising staff available. "Veterinarian" means any person engaged in the licensed practice of veterinary medicine as defined by R.S.45:16-8.1.  "Veterinary facility" means any place or establishment, operated on a for-profit basis, where a domestic companion animal, which is not owned by either the proprietor or care-giving veterinarian, is treated, temporarily sheltered, fed, and watered for veterinary care purposes. "Veterinary facility" may include an animal or veterinary facility as defined in section 1 of P.L.1983, c. 98 (C.45:16-1.1). d. A veterinarian who fails or refuses to comply with the provisions of this section shall be subject to a public reprimand by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and any other penalties the board imposes.  L.2015, c.110, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16-9 - License required.

45:16-9 License required.  45:16-9. a. (1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, no person shall enter into, or continue, the practice of veterinary medicine, surgery, or dentistry in any of their branches, unless the person has complied with the provisions of this chapter and has been licensed by the board. (2) Any student in good standing at an accredited veterinary school may, during a school vacation, preceptorship, or intern or extern program, perform duties or actions that otherwise could be considered to constitute the practice of veterinary medicine, surgery, or dentistry, provided that those duties or actions are assigned by a qualified instructor at that accredited veterinary school, and are undertaken by the student under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian. A student applicant shall be associated with a licensed veterinarian in the practice and the student applicant's labors shall be limited to the practice of that licensed veterinarian. b. No person shall use any title or degree appertaining to the veterinary profession or the practicing of veterinary medicine, surgery, or dentistry in any of their branches without being licensed and registered in conformity with the provisions of this chapter. amended 1942, c.236, s.5; 1953, c.43, s.82; 1965, c.216, s.7; 1983, c.98, s.11; 2013, c.122, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16-9.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16-9.1 - Short title

45:16-9.1. Short title  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "veterinary practice law." L.1952, c. 198, p. 702, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16-9.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16-9.2 - Practice of veterinary medicine, surgery and dentistry declared a profession

45:16-9.2. Practice of veterinary medicine, surgery and dentistry declared a profession  In the interest of and to better secure the public health, safety and welfare, and for the more efficient administration and supervision of sanitary conditions and health regulations, the practice of veterinary medicine, surgery and dentistry is hereby declared to be a profession. L.1952, c. 198, p. 702, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16-9.3a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16-9.3a - False or misleading advertising

45:16-9.3a. False or misleading advertising  It shall be unlawful for a licensee to advertise falsely, fraudulently or in a manner likely to mislead the public or in a manner which violates the rules and regulations of the board. L.1983, c. 98, s. 12, eff. March 11, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16-9.3b (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16-9.3b - Name or title of facility

45:16-9.3b. Name or title of facility  No veterinary facility included under section 6 of this act shall be designated by any name or title which in any way misleads or tends to deceive the public as to the nature or extent of the services rendered. If the title of a veterinary facility includes the term: a. "Hospital" , then the facility shall be able to provide examination, diagnostic and prophylactic services and medical and surgical treatment, shall be equipped to provide housing and nursing care during illness and convalescence or major surgery, and shall be solidly constructed with adequate space and safeguards for patients, clients, and personnel; b. "Clinic" , then the facility shall be able to provide examination, diagnostic and prophylactic services and medical and surgical treatment on an out patient basis; c. "Mobile" , then the facility shall be movable, shall be directed by a veterinarian or group of veterinarians, and shall be associated with a clinic or hospital within reasonable proximity to the area served by the facility; d. "Medical center" , then the facility shall be staffed by one or more veterinarians who perform scientific research and conduct advanced education programs and shall provide all services available in hospital or clinical facilities; e. "Emergency" , then the facility shall be open after hours, as defined by the board, weekends, and bank holidays and shall have a veterinarian on the premises and all standards applying to animal hospitals shall apply. L.1983, c. 98, s. 10, eff. March 11, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16-9.4a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16-9.4a - Required courses, topics for continuing veterinary education.

45:16-9.4a Required courses, topics for continuing veterinary education.  3. a. The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners shall establish, through the promulgation of regulations, any specific courses or topics which are to be required for continuing veterinary education, and designate which are the core requirements for continuing veterinary education, including the number of required hours, subject matter and content of courses of study.  For purposes of this section, "core requirements" means the continuing veterinary education determined by the board to be necessary to maintain currency in professional knowledge and skills in order to deliver competent veterinary care. b. The board may offset up to 10 percent of the requisite number of hours of continuing veterinary education required pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1952, c.198 (C.45:16-9.4) by the number of volunteer veterinary services rendered by licensees, at a rate of one half of one hour of continuing veterinary education for each hour of volunteer veterinary services, provided that a veterinarian shall be required to complete at least the core requirements established pursuant to subsection a. of this section. In addition, the board may adopt a formula providing a minimum number of spaying or neutering procedures that shall be deemed the equivalent of one hour of continuing veterinary education. The board may reduce, in part, an application by a licensee to offset credits of continuing veterinary education pursuant to this subsection if the board finds, in its discretion, that the applicant requires continuing veterinary education in order to maintain or restore professional competence, or may deny all applications if the board finds that continuing veterinary education above the core requirements is necessary because of developments in science or technology.  The board may also, in its discretion and for good cause, notify a veterinarian that the veterinarian is ineligible to offset credits of continuing veterinary education pursuant to this subsection for any other reason established by regulation by the board. c. As used in this section, "volunteer veterinary services" means veterinary care provided without charge to: (1) a person eligible for, and participating in, at least one of the programs enumerated in section 3 of P.L.1983, c.172 (C.4:19A-2); or (2) a shelter or pound licensed by the Department of Health and Senior Services or a municipally approved managed cat colony, provided that the municipality or nonprofit group or organization managing the cat colony has attested in writing to the veterinarian that the cat to be spayed or neutered or otherwise treated by the veterinarian is feral or stray with no known owner.  L.2010, c.89, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16-9.4b (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16-9.4b - Rules, regulations.

45:16-9.4b Rules, regulations.  5. The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), may adopt rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2010, c.89, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16-9.4c (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16-9.4c - Continuing veterinary education.

45:16-9.4c Continuing veterinary education.  8. The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners shall require that the number of credits of continuing veterinary education required of each person licensed as a veterinarian, as a condition of biennial license renewal, include at least one credit of educational programs or topics concerning prescription opioid drugs, including the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion. The continuing veterinary education requirement in this section shall be subject to the provisions of section 3 of P.L.2010, c.89 (C.45:16-9.4a), including, but not limited to, the authority of the board to waive the provisions of this section for a specific individual if the board deems it is appropriate to do so. L.2017, c.341, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16-9.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16-9.5 - Name of licensee; use after death or relinquishment of interest

45:16-9.5. Name of licensee; use after death or relinquishment of interest  Wherever the profession of veterinary medicine, surgery, or dentistry is carried on in the name or names of a licensee or licensees said name or names may not be used for more than two years after the death or relinquishment of the interest of the licensee or licensees. L.1952, c. 198, p. 704, s. 5.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16-9.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16-9.6 - Partners, shareholders restricted

45:16-9.6. Partners, shareholders restricted  Wherever the profession of veterinary medicine, surgery and dentistry is carried on by a partnership, corporation incorporated under Title 14A of the New Jersey Statutes or professional association, all partners or shareholders must be licensed veterinarians.  L. 1952, c. 198, p. 704, s. 6. Amended by L. 1983, c. 98, s. 14, eff. March 11, 1983; L. 1985, c. 495, s. 4, eff. Jan. 21, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16-9.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16-9.7 - Qualified veterinary graduates; temporary permit; qualifications.

45:16-9.7 Qualified veterinary graduates; temporary permit; qualifications.  10. A veterinary practice may employ for each licensed veterinarian in the practice as veterinarians not more than two qualified veterinary graduates who have obtained a temporary permit; provided that the qualified veterinary graduates have met all the requirements of the board as set forth in the practice act. An applicant for such a temporary permit shall be associated with a licensed veterinarian in the practice and his labors shall be limited to the practice of the licensed veterinarian. Each qualified veterinary graduate shall be under the responsible supervision of a licensed practicing veterinarian. Said applicant shall present himself for examination at the next scheduled examination of the board for which the applicant is eligible. There shall be a fee determined by the board for the aforementioned permit, which fee shall be applied toward the examination fee, but shall be forfeited if the applicant fails to present himself at the next scheduled examination for which the applicant is eligible. If the applicant does not pass the examination, additional permits may be issued but not to exceed three in total. Application for such permit shall be countersigned by the licensed veterinarian with whom the candidate will be associated. A candidate who has failed to appear for an examination or who has failed an examination and who has subsequent thereto failed to renew his permit is disqualified to practice the profession of veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry. A lawfully qualified veterinarian of another state who meets the requirements of this State for licensure may take charge temporarily of the practice of a licensed veterinarian of this State during his absence from such practice, not to exceed 90 days, unless renewed, upon written request to the board for permission to do so and upon payment of a fee as determined by the board. The board shall have the right to suspend or revoke any temporary permit for a violation of R.S.45:16-1 et seq. by either the permittee or licensee-employer; provided that before any such permit shall be suspended or revoked, the accused person shall be afforded a hearing before the board. A licensed practitioner may also use a veterinarian who is qualified under the provisions of the American Veterinary Medical Association's Education Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates or who is qualified under any other training program approved by the board, who shall have obtained a training certificate from the board for this purpose. That person shall be under the responsible supervision of the licensed practitioner. L.1952,c.198,s.10; amended 1965, c.216, s.10; 1983, c.98, s.15; 2003, c.227, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16-9.8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16-9.8 - Prohibited acts, engaging in

45:16-9.8. Prohibited acts, engaging in  No person shall directly or indirectly for himself or others do or engage in any acts or practices specifically prohibited to duly licensed veterinarians by the provisions of this chapter. L.1952, c. 198, p. 707, s. 11.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16-9.9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16-9.9 - Rules and regulations

45:16-9.9. Rules and regulations  The board shall conduct an investigation and ascertain the facts relating to the practice of veterinary medicine, surgery and dentistry for the purpose of determining the need for, and the desirability of, rules to promote the safety, protection and welfare of the public and to effectuate the purposes of this chapter and to aid the board in the performance of its powers and duties hereunder, and the board shall thereupon make and promulgate rules and regulations for the said purposes. L.1952, c. 198, p. 707, s. 12.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16-9.10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16-9.10 - Short title

45:16-9.10. Short title  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Veterinary Good Samaritan Law." L.1980, c. 175, s. 1, eff. Dec. 29, 1980.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16-9.11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16-9.11 - Nonliability for civil damages for rendering emergency care

45:16-9.11. Nonliability for civil damages for rendering emergency care  Any individual licensed to practice veterinary medicine who, in good faith, renders emergency care to any animal which has, immediately prior to the rendering of such care, been brought to such individual's attention at or from the scene of an accident or emergency situation or has been discovered by such individual at the scene of an accident or emergency situation shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of any acts or omissions by such person in rendering the emergency care. L.1980, c. 175, s. 2, eff. Dec. 29, 1980.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:16-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:16-11 - Application of chapter limited

45:16-11. Application of chapter limited  Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to interfere with or punish veterinarians residing in other States or countries meeting registered veterinarians of this State in consultation, or residing on the border of a neighboring State and duly authorized under the laws thereof to practice veterinary medicine or surgery therein whose practice extends into the limits of this State, but such practitioner shall not open any office or appoint a place to meet patients or receive calls within the limits of this State. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the practice of veterinary medicine, surgery or dentistry by any practitioner who shall have been registered in any county in this State before the first Monday in May, 1902, and one such registry shall be sufficient warrant to practice veterinary medicine, surgery or dentistry in any county in this State. Amended by L.1942, c. 236, p. 646, s. 7; L.1965, c. 216, s. 11.