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LA Rev Stat § 37:1517 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1517. Revenues; deposit to Board of Veterinary Medicine Fund

RS 1517 - Revenues; deposit to Board of Veterinary Medicine Fund In accordance with Article VII, Section 9 of the Constitution of Louisiana, all revenues received by the board shall be accepted by the executive director and deposited into an account maintained by the board at a financial institution of its choosing for the purposes of administering this Chapter. All expenses of the board shall be paid from this account by legal instrument signed by the president, secretary-treasurer, or executive director of the board, and no part of the state's general fund shall be expended for this purpose. This account shall be a continuing account and shall not be subject to reversion to the state general fund, except to the extent that the balance in the account at the close of any fiscal year exceeds the current budget of the board by two hundred percent, in which case the excess shall be transferred to and become a part of the state general fund. Acts 1966, No. 35, §1, eff. July 1, 1967; Acts 1995, No. 73, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1519 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1519. Status of persons previously licensed

RS 1519 - Status of persons previously licensed  Any person holding a valid license to practice veterinary medicine in this state on July 1, 1967 shall be recognized as a licensed veterinarian and shall be entitled to retain this status so long as he complies with the pertinent provisions of this Chapter, including annual renewal of the license. Acts 1966, No. 35, §1, eff. July 1, 1967.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1520 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1520. Application for license; qualifications

RS 1520 - Application for license; qualifications A. Any person desiring a license to practice veterinary medicine in this state shall make written application to the board. The applicant shall be at least twenty-one years of age, a graduate of a veterinary school, and a person of good moral character. The application shall contain this information and such other information and proof as the board may require by rule. The application shall be accompanied by a fee in the amount established and published by the board, as provided herein. B. If the board determines that the applicant possesses the proper qualifications, it shall admit the applicant to the next examination, or if the applicant is eligible for a license without examination under R.S. 37:1522, the board may proceed to grant him a license. If an applicant is found not qualified to take the examination or for a license without examination, the executive director of the board shall notify the applicant immediately in writing of such finding and the reasons therefor. An applicant found unqualified may require a hearing on the question of his qualification under the provisions of R.S. 37:1518(5). Any applicant who is found not qualified shall have his application fee refunded by the board less a reasonable fee to cover the cost of processing the application. The board may continue to determine and investigate the applicant's qualifications even if the applicant has been admitted to the next examination. In the event an applicant is found unqualified after being admitted to the next examination, the procedure provided above for notification, hearing, and refunding of fee shall apply. C. Repealed by Acts 1987, No. 922, §2. Acts 1966, No. 35, §1, eff. July 1, 1967. Amended by Acts 1978, No. 68, §1; Acts 1985, No. 315, §1; Acts 1986, No. 856, §1; Acts 1987, No. 922, §2; Acts 1995, No. 73, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1521 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1521. Examinations

RS 1521 - Examinations A. The board shall hold at least one examination during each year and may hold such additional examinations as it deems necessary. The executive director shall give public notice of the time and place and deadline for application for such examination at least one hundred and twenty days in advance of the date set for the examination. Any person desiring to take an examination shall make application by the deadline established and published by the board for each examination date. B. The preparation, administration, and grading of examinations shall be governed by rules prescribed by the board. Examinations shall be designed to test the examinee's knowledge of and proficiency in the subjects and techniques commonly taught in veterinary schools as well as knowledge of this Chapter and any rules promulgated by the board or by other regulatory agencies as required by rules prescribed by the board. To pass the examination, the examinee must demonstrate scientific, practical, and regulatory knowledge sufficient to prove himself a competent person to practice veterinary medicine in the judgment of the board. All examinees shall be tested by a written examination supplemented by such oral interviews and practical demonstrations as the board may deem necessary. The board may design or administer its own examination or it may adopt and use any and all examinations designed for the purpose of determining the fitness of a person to hold a license to practice veterinary medicine. C. Within thirty days after each examination the executive director shall notify each examinee of the result of his examination. After compliance with the provisions of R.S. 37:1520, the board shall issue licenses to the persons successfully completing the examination. The executive director shall record the new licensees. Any person failing an examination shall be eligible to take any subsequent examination on payment of the application fee. Acts 1966, No. 35, §1, eff. July 1, 1967; Acts 1985, No. 316, §1; Acts 1986, No. 856, §1; Acts 1995, No. 73, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1522 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1522. License without examination

RS 1522 - License without examination A. The board may issue a license without a written examination to a qualified applicant who furnishes satisfactory proof that he is a graduate of a veterinary school and who: (1) Has been for the five years immediately prior to filing his application a practicing veterinarian licensed in a state, territory, or district of the United States having license requirements, at the time the applicant was first licensed, which were substantially equivalent to the requirements of this Chapter; or (2) Has successfully completed within the five years immediately prior to filing this application, all national examinations required of first-time applicants in rules prescribed by the board. B. At its discretion, the board may orally or practically examine any person qualifying for licensing under this Section. Acts 1966, No. 35, §1, eff. July 1, 1967; Acts 1995, No. 73, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1523 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1523. Temporary permit

RS 1523 - Temporary permit  A. The board may issue without examination a temporary permit to practice veterinary medicine in this state as follows:  (1) To a qualified applicant for licensure, pending examination, provided such temporary permit shall expire the day after the notice of results of the first examination given after the permit is issued or as otherwise extended by the board. No temporary permit may be issued to any applicant who has previously failed the examination in this state or in any other state, territory, or district of the United States, or a foreign country.  (2) To a nonresident veterinarian validly licensed in another state, territory, or district of the United States or a foreign country who has applied for licensure pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 37:1520, provided that such temporary permit shall expire the day after the notice of results of the first examination given after the permit is issued or as otherwise extended by the board.  B. A temporary permit may be summarily revoked by a majority vote of the board without a hearing.  Acts 1966, No. 35, §1, eff. July 1, 1967. Acts 1986, No. 468, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1524 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1524. License renewal

RS 1524 - License renewal All licenses shall expire annually on September thirtieth of each year and shall be renewed by making application for renewal of a license with the board and payment of the annual registration renewal fee established and published by the board. On or before July first of each year, the executive director shall mail a notice to each licensed veterinarian that his license will expire on September thirtieth and provide him with a form for re-registration. The executive director shall issue a new certificate of registration to all persons renewing their license under this Chapter. Acts 1966, No. 35, §1, eff. July 1, 1967; Acts 1993, No. 720, §1, eff. June 21, 1993; Acts 1995, No. 73, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1525 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1525. Renewal of expired licenses

RS 1525 - Renewal of expired licenses  Any person who shall practice veterinary medicine after the expiration of his license and willfully or by neglect fail to renew such license shall be guilty of practicing in violation of this Chapter; however, any person may renew an expired license within five years of the date of its expiration by making written application for renewal and paying the current renewal fee plus all delinquent renewal fees. After five years have elapsed since the date of the expiration, a license may not be renewed, but the holder must make application for a new license and submit to the license examination.  The board may by rule waive the payment of the annual registration renewal fee of a licensed veterinarian during the period when he is on active duty with any branch of the armed services of the United States, not to exceed three years or the duration of a national emergency, whichever is longer.  Acts 1966, No. 35, §1, eff. July 1, 1967; S.C.R. No. 126, 1984 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1526 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1526. Discipline of licensees

RS 1526 - Discipline of licensees A. Upon written complaint sworn to by any person, the board may, after a hearing held pursuant to R.S. 37:1518(5) and by a concurrence of three members, assess a fine not to exceed the sum of one thousand dollars, revoke or suspend for a specified time the license of or otherwise discipline, any licensed veterinarian for any of the following reasons: (1) The employment of fraud, misrepresentation, or deception in obtaining a license. (2) Declaration of insanity or incompetency by a court of law. (3) Chronic inebriety or habitual use of drugs. (4) The use of any advertising or solicitation which is false, misleading, or is otherwise deemed unprofessional under regulations adopted by the board. (5) Conviction or cash compromise of a felony, or other public offense involving moral turpitude. (6) Incompetence, gross negligence, or other malpractice in the practice of veterinary medicine. (7) Having professional association with or employing any person practicing veterinary medicine unlawfully. (8) Fraud or dishonesty in the application or reporting of any test for disease in animals. (9) Failure to keep veterinary premises and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition. (10) Failure to report, as required by law, or making false report of, any contagious or infectious disease. (11) Dishonesty or gross negligence in the inspection of foodstuffs or the issuance of health or inspection certificates. (12) Cruelty to animals. (13) Revocation of a license to practice veterinary medicine by another state, territory, or district of the United States on grounds other than nonpayment of registration fee. (14) Unprofessional conduct as defined in regulations adopted by the board. (15) Fraud or dishonesty in connection with the practice of veterinary medicine. B. In addition to the disciplinary action or fines assessed by the board, the board may assess all costs incurred in connection with the proceedings, including but not limited to investigator, stenographer, and attorney fees and court costs. Acts 1966, No. 35, §1, eff. July 1, 1967; Acts 1978, No. 68, §1. Acts 1986, No. 466, §1; Acts 1990, No. 472, §1; Acts 1993, No. 720, §1, eff. June 21, 1993; Acts 1999, No. 1369, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1527 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1527. §§1527 to 1529 Repealed by Acts 1978, No. 68, §2.

RS 1527 - §§1527 to 1529 Repealed by Acts 1978, No. 68, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1530 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1530. Reinstatement

RS 1530 - Reinstatement  Any person whose license is suspended or revoked may, at the discretion of the board, be relicensed or reinstated at any time without an examination by majority vote of the board on written application made to the board showing cause justifying relicensing or reinstatement.  Acts 1966, No. 35, §1, eff. July 1, 1967.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1531 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1531. Violations; penalty

RS 1531 - Violations; penalty A. Any person who shall practice veterinary medicine without a currently valid license or temporary permit shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not less than fifty dollars nor more than five hundred dollars, or imprisoned for no more than ninety days, or both, and each act of such unlawful practice shall constitute a distinct and separate offense. B.(1) In addition to any other civil remedy or criminal penalty provided for in this Chapter, the board may, by majority vote, issue a subpoena to any person or persons who the board has probable cause to believe has engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine without a currently valid license or temporary permit. (2) Subpoenas issued by the board shall comply with the notice requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act. The subpoena shall be served upon the unlicensed individual personally or by any type of mailing requiring a return receipt and shall include a statement of the manner in which the unlicensed person shall be required to respond to the board. (3) The board may, by majority vote, levy a civil penalty of no more than one thousand dollars per offense upon any unlicensed person who, after a hearing or informal resolution in accordance with all provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, is found to have practiced veterinary medicine without benefit of a currently valid license having been issued by this board pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter. In addition, the board may assess costs and attorney's fees may be recovered. (4) The fact that any person engages in or performs or offers to engage in or perform, any of the practices, acts, or operations, set forth in this Chapter is prima facie evidence that such person is engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine. (5) No person practicing veterinary medicine without a currently valid license or temporary permit shall have the right to receive any compensation for services so rendered. In addition to the penalties imposed under Paragraph (3) of this Subsection, any person who practices veterinary medicine without a license shall return any fees collected for practicing veterinary medicine and shall be liable for any damages resulting from negligence. (6) All rights and privileges afforded by the Administrative Procedure Act are specifically reserved to any party aggrieved by a decision of the board. Acts 1966, No. 35, §1, eff. July 1, 1967; Acts 1995, No. 73, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1532 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1532. Injunctive relief

RS 1532 - Injunctive relief  The board or any citizen of this state may bring an action to enjoin any person from practicing veterinary medicine without a currently valid license or temporary permit. If the court finds that the person is violating, or is threatening to violate, this Chapter it shall enter an injunction restraining him from such unlawful acts. The successful maintenance of an action based on any one of the remedies set forth in this Section shall in no way prejudice the prosecution of an action based on any other of the remedies.  Acts 1966, No. 35, §1, eff. July 1, 1967.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1533 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1533. Veterinary faculty license

RS 1533 - Veterinary faculty license  A. The board may issue a veterinary faculty license to any qualified applicant who is employed by a college or university in the state and who is involved in the instructional program of either undergraduate or graduate veterinary medical students, provided the applicant:  (1) Is compensated for the practice aspects of his services from state, federal, or institutional funds, or a combination thereof, and not from the patient-owner beneficiary of his practice services.  (2) Furnishes the board with proof that he is a graduate of a veterinary college or division of a university or college that offers the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or its equivalent and that is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association, and is the holder of a valid license to practice veterinary medicine in a state, territory or district of the United States having license requirements, at the time the applicant was first licensed, which were substantially equivalent to the requirements of this Chapter, and who wishes to be accredited in order to fulfill the functions and duties of clinical instruction.  (3) Submits payment of an original registration fee as set forth in R.S. 37:1518(3)(b).  B. Any license issued under this Section shall be canceled for any of the reasons and under the same conditions set forth in R.S. 37:1526, or if the holder of the veterinary faculty license permanently moves out of this state or leaves the employment of the college or university.  C. Any license under this Section shall be subject to the same renewal fee as set forth in R.S. 37:1518(3)(c).  Acts 1985, No. 217, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1534 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1534. Licensure remedy

RS 1534 - Licensure remedy  In the event the board denies a license to an applicant due to reasons other than age, citizenship, failure to pass the state licensing examination, or absence of a doctor of veterinary medicine degree from an accredited school of veterinary medicine, the board may prescribe a method by which the applicant is given an opportunity to successfully remedy the deficiency unless otherwise prohibited by law or in conflict with any other statutes or regulations.  Acts 1985, No. 486, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1541 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1541. Legislative intent

RS 1541 - Legislative intent  It is the purpose of this Chapter to encourage more effective utilization of the skills of licensed veterinarians by enabling them to delegate certain veterinary health care tasks to registered veterinary technicians where such delegation is consistent with the animal patient's health and welfare. Acts 1986, No. 887, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1542 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1542. Definitions

RS 1542 - 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 registered veterinary technician. (3) "Direct supervision" means instruction and directions requiring the physical presence of a licensed veterinarian on the premises. (4) "Registered veterinary technician" means a skilled person registered by the board as being qualified by academic and practical training to provide veterinary services under the direct supervision and direction of the licensed veterinarian who is responsible for the performance of that veterinary technician. Acts 1986, No. 887, §1; Acts 1995, No. 73, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1543 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1543. Application

RS 1543 - Application  A. In order to obtain a certificate of approval as a registered veterinary technician, the applicant shall comply with the following provisions:  (1) The applicant shall submit an application to the board at least thirty days prior to the announced date of the examination.  (2) The applicant shall submit evidence of the applicant's good moral character.  (3) The applicant shall submit evidence that he:  (a) Has obtained a high school diploma or its equivalent.  (b)(i) Has successfully completed a program in veterinary technology which is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association, or  (ii) Has successfully completed a board-approved program in veterinary technology at an accredited institution of higher education and has two years actual experience working in a veterinary practice under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.  (4) The application shall be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public.  (5) The applicant shall have passed any state or national examination for veterinary technology as named and required in rules prescribed by the board.  (6) The applicant shall pay the fee established by the board.  B. The board may adopt, amend, or repeal all rules necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this Chapter. Any such rules and regulations shall be adopted, amended, or repealed only in compliance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act.  Acts 1986, No. 887, §1; Acts 1993, No. 720, §2, eff. June 21, 1993; Acts 1995, No. 73, §§1, 2; Acts 2018, No. 206, §3.