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MO Rev Stat § 340.228 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXII - Occupations and Professions|Chapter 340 - Veterinarians|Section 340.228 - Application for licensure, contents — false statements, penalty — qualifications for licensure.

Effective - 28 Aug 1999   340.228. Application for licensure, contents — false statements, penalty — qualifications for licensure. — 1. Any person desiring a license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Missouri shall make a written application to the board on forms to be provided by the board. The board shall provide such forms without charge upon the applicant's request.  2. Each application shall contain a statement that is made under oath or affirmation that representations made therein are true, correct and contain no material omissions of fact to the best knowledge and belief of the person making the application and whose signature shall be subscribed thereto. Any person who knowingly submits false information, information intended to mislead the board, or omits a material fact on the application shall be subject to penalties provided for by the laws of this state for giving a false statement under oath or affirmation, in addition to any actions which the board may take pursuant to the provisions of sections 340.200 to 340.330.  3. To qualify for licensure under sections 340.200 to 340.330, the application must show that the applicant:  (1) Is a person of good moral character;  (2) Is a graduate of an accredited school of veterinary medicine;  (3) Has completed a veterinary candidacy program after graduation under the supervision of a veterinarian licensed and in good standing in any state, territory or district of the United States. The supervising veterinarian shall submit an affidavit to the board stating that the applicant has satisfactorily completed the veterinary candidacy program. If the applicant submits satisfactory proof that he or she has completed a student preceptor program recognized and approved by the board before graduation, the board may waive the veterinary candidacy requirement; and  (4) Has passed an examination or examinations as prescribed by board rule. The examination or examinations shall be designed to test the examinee's knowledge of, and proficiency in, subjects and techniques commonly taught in schools of veterinary medicine, the requirements of sections 340.200 to 340.330, other related statutes and administrative rules and other material as determined by the board. An examinee must demonstrate scientific, practical and legal knowledge sufficient to establish for the board that the examinee is competent to practice veterinary medicine. The examination or examinations will only be given in the English language. Applications for examination shall be in writing, on a form furnished by the board and shall include evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant possesses the qualifications set forth in this section.  4. The board may require such other information and proof of a person's fitness as it deems necessary. ­­-------- (L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 15, A.L. 1999 S.B. 424)
MO Rev Stat § 340.230 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXII - Occupations and Professions|Chapter 340 - Veterinarians|Section 340.230 - Nonaccredited colleges, educational commission of foreign veterinary graduate's certificate.

Effective - 28 Aug 1999   340.230. Nonaccredited colleges, educational commission of foreign veterinary graduate's certificate. — Graduates of nonaccredited colleges of veterinary medicine located outside the United States, its territories and Canada shall furnish proof which is satisfactory to the board that the applicant has:  (1) Earned and currently holds an Educational Commission of Foreign Veterinarian Graduate (ECFVG) certificate provided by the AVMA;  (2) Completed a veterinary candidacy program; and  (3) Passed the national certifying examination or examinations with a score at least equal to the passing score required for licensure in Missouri. ­­-------- (L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 16, A.L. 1994 H.B. 1317 merged with S.B. 587, A.L. 1999 S.B. 424)
MO Rev Stat § 340.232 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXII - Occupations and Professions|Chapter 340 - Veterinarians|Section 340.232 - Registration and examination fees — return of examination fee — procedure upon failure of examination.

Effective - 28 Aug 1999   340.232. Registration and examination fees — return of examination fee — procedure upon failure of examination. — 1. The application shall be accompanied by registration and examination fees as established by board rule pursuant to section 340.210. The registration fee shall not be returned if the applicant is admitted to the practice of veterinary medicine but shall be deemed to include payment of the registration fee for the remainder of the licensing period in which the applicant is admitted.  2. The examination fee shall be returned to the applicant if the board determines that the applicant is not qualified to sit for the examination. However, the examination fee shall not be returned if the board denied the application because the applicant provided false information.  3. If an applicant fails an examination, the applicant shall:  (1) Pay examination fees for each subsequent application;  (2) Wait for some period of time as prescribed by board rule from the date of the failed examination to take the next examination; and  (3) Prior to the fourth and final attempt at passage, present to the board a plan for passage and evidence of completion of at least thirty hours of board-approved continuing education since last sitting for the examination or in the calendar year preceding the final application. ­­-------- (L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 17, A.L. 1999 S.B. 424)
MO Rev Stat § 340.234 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXII - Occupations and Professions|Chapter 340 - Veterinarians|Section 340.234 - Examination — licensure without examination.

Effective - 28 Aug 2006   340.234. Examination — licensure without examination. — 1. If the board determines that the applicant possesses the proper qualifications as set forth in subsection 3 of section 340.228, it shall admit the applicant to the next scheduled examination.  2. Applicants shall submit an application and the registration and examination fees as required by rule of the board.  3. The board shall establish the requirements for a passing score on the examination. In order for a previous examination score to be transferred for a current licensing period, the score must have been received within five years prior to the application. If that passing score was not received within three attempts, the board may require the applicant to appear before the board or submit evidence that the applicant has completed at least thirty hours of board-approved continuing education. The board shall have sole discretion on whether to accept for transfer a score from another state's licensing authority.  4. If all the other requirements of sections 340.200 to 340.330 have been met, the board shall issue licenses to the persons who successfully completed the examination. The executive director shall record the new licenses.  5. If the board determines that the applicant is eligible for licensure without examination through the reciprocity provision of section 340.238, the board may grant the applicant a license without examination. ­­-------- (L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 18, A.L. 1999 S.B. 424, A.L. 2006 S.B. 756)
MO Rev Stat § 340.236 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXII - Occupations and Professions|Chapter 340 - Veterinarians|Section 340.236 - Failure to qualify for examination, notice, contents, appeal.

Effective - 28 Aug 1999   340.236. Failure to qualify for examination, notice, contents, appeal. — 1. If the board determines that an applicant is not qualified to sit for the examination or for licensure under section 340.238, the executive director shall notify the applicant in writing. The notification shall include specific findings of the board as to the applicant's failure to qualify, inform the applicant that he or she may request a hearing before the board on the question of the applicant's qualifications, and inform the applicant of his or her right, pursuant to section 621.120, to file a complaint with the administrative hearing commission.  2. No person shall be refused a license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Missouri because of race, creed, sex, color or national origin. ­­-------- (L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 19, A.L. 1999 S.B. 424)
MO Rev Stat § 340.246 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXII - Occupations and Professions|Chapter 340 - Veterinarians|Section 340.246 - Provisional licensure, requirements — term.

Effective - 28 Aug 2004   340.246. Provisional licensure, requirements — term. — A provisional license may be issued to a qualified applicant for licensure pending examination results and completion of the veterinary candidacy program, or who has otherwise applied for licensure by grade transfer, reciprocity, or examination, if the applicant meets all other required qualifications for licensure in sections 340.200 to 340.330; provided that the applicant is working under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian in good standing. Such supervision shall be consistent with the delegated animal health care task. A provisional license shall expire one year after the date of issuance. A provisional license shall not be issued to individuals applying for faculty licensure. ­­-------- (L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 23, A.L. 1999 S.B. 424, A.L. 2004 H.B. 869)
MO Rev Stat § 340.247 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXII - Occupations and Professions|Chapter 340 - Veterinarians|Section 340.247 - Veterinary faculty license, requirements, limitations — disciplinary actions — cancellation.

Effective - 28 Aug 1999   340.247. Veterinary faculty license, requirements, limitations — disciplinary actions — cancellation. — 1. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, the board may issue a veterinary faculty license to any qualified applicant associated with the University of Missouri-Columbia, College of Veterinary Medicine and involved in the instructional program of either undergraduate or graduate veterinary medical students, subject to the following conditions:  (1) The holder of the veterinary faculty license is compensated for the practice aspects of his or her services solely from the state, federal or institutional funds and not from the patient-owner beneficiary of his or her practice efforts;  (2) The applicant furnishes the board with such proof as the board may deem necessary to demonstrate that:  (a) The applicant is a graduate of a reputable school or college of veterinary medicine;  (b) The applicant has or will have a faculty position at one of this state's institutions of higher learning and will be involved in the instructional program of either undergraduate or graduate veterinary medical students, as certified by an authorized administrative official at such institution; and  (c) The applicant understands and agrees that the faculty license is valid only for the practice of veterinary medicine as a faculty member of the institution; and  (3) The applicant takes and passes the state board examination.  2. The license issued pursuant to this section may be revoked or suspended or the licensee may be otherwise disciplined in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.  3. The license issued pursuant to this section shall be cancelled by the board upon receipt of information that the holder of the veterinary faculty license has left or has otherwise been discontinued from faculty employment at an institution of higher learning in this state. ­­-------- (L. 1999 S.B. 424)
MO Rev Stat § 340.248 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXII - Occupations and Professions|Chapter 340 - Veterinarians|Section 340.248 - Out-of-state veterinarian, temporary licensure for specific animal owner — term, renewal — agent for service of process.

Effective - 28 Aug 1999   340.248. Out-of-state veterinarian, temporary licensure for specific animal owner — term, renewal — agent for service of process. — 1. If a licensed veterinarian of another state is not under discipline or investigation, the board may issue a temporary license to such veterinarian exclusively to permit the veterinarian to provide veterinary medical services for a specific animal owner in Missouri. The license is limited to the animals of the specific owner identified in the application. The temporary license shall expire one hundred twenty days after it is issued. Upon request of the applicant, the board may renew the temporary license for an additional ninety days.  2. When a licensed veterinarian of another state applies for a temporary license under this section, the applicant shall designate the secretary of state as the applicant's agent for the purpose of service of process in any action or proceeding against the applicant arising out of any transaction or operation connected with, or incidental to, the practice of veterinary medicine pursuant to such temporary license.  3. Only one temporary license may be issued to any person at the same time.  4. The employer identified on the application for a temporary license issued pursuant to this section shall notify the board within ten days if the employment ceases at the place of employment designated on the temporary license. ­­-------- (L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 24, A.L. 1999 S.B. 424)
MO Rev Stat § 340.250 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXII - Occupations and Professions|Chapter 340 - Veterinarians|Section 340.250 - Temporary or provisional license, board's exclusive authority.

Effective - 28 Aug 1999   340.250. Temporary or provisional license, board's exclusive authority. — The rights granted by the board to a holder of a temporary or provisional license under sections 340.246 and 340.248 are exclusive. A temporary or provisional license issued under sections 340.246 and 340.248 may be revoked by a majority vote of the board without a hearing. The board's exclusive authority shall be clearly stated on the temporary or provisional license and the application and is a condition for the issuance of a temporary or provisional license. ­­-------- (L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 25, A.L. 1999 S.B. 424)
MO Rev Stat § 340.252 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXII - Occupations and Professions|Chapter 340 - Veterinarians|Section 340.252 - Display of license, certificate, permit.

Effective - 28 Aug 1999   340.252. Display of license, certificate, permit. — A person issued a license, certificate, permit or other authority issued under sections 340.200 to 340.330 shall conspicuously display such license, certificate, permit or other authority in the person's principal place of business or employment or as otherwise provided for by board rule. Such person shall exhibit such license, certificate, permit or other authority upon demand by any member of the board or its authorized agent. ­­-------- (L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 26, A.L. 1999 S.B. 424)
MO Rev Stat § 340.254 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXII - Occupations and Professions|Chapter 340 - Veterinarians|Section 340.254 - Existing certificate recognized, requirements.

Effective - 28 Aug 1999   340.254. Existing certificate recognized, requirements. — Any person holding a valid license, certificate, permit or other authority regulated under the provisions of sections 340.200 to 340.330 on August 28, 1992, shall be recognized by the board and shall be entitled to retain any existing status so long as the person complies with the provisions of sections 340.200 to 340.330 and board rules promulgated pursuant to sections 340.200 to 340.330. ­­-------- (L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 27, A.L. 1999 S.B. 424)
MO Rev Stat § 340.255 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXII - Occupations and Professions|Chapter 340 - Veterinarians|Section 340.255 - Inactive license status, procedure.

Effective - 28 Aug 2004   340.255. Inactive license status, procedure. — Any veterinarian licensed under sections 340.200 to 340.330 who is not practicing or involved in any aspect, administrative or otherwise, of veterinary medicine in Missouri, as defined in section 340.200, may request that his or her license be placed on an inactive status. Any veterinarian requesting his or her license to be placed on an inactive status shall file an affirmation with the board stating that he or she will not engage in the practice or be involved in any aspect, administrative or otherwise, of veterinary medicine in Missouri. To renew such inactive license, the person shall submit an application for licensure renewal, pay the renewal fee, and submit approved continuing education hours as required by rule of the board. ­­-------- (L. 2004 H.B. 869)
MO Rev Stat § 340.256 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXII - Occupations and Professions|Chapter 340 - Veterinarians|Section 340.256 - Retirement, affidavit required — effect.

Effective - 28 Aug 1999   340.256. Retirement, affidavit required — effect. — Any person licensed under sections 340.200 to 340.330 who retires from any profession regulated by sections 340.200 to 340.330 shall file an affidavit stating the date of retirement and any other information required by the board in order to verify such retirement. Any person filing the affidavit as required by this section, does not need to renew his or her license as required by section 340.258. If such person decides to again practice his or her profession, the person must renew his or her license prior to performing any act or practice regulated by sections 340.200 to 340.330. ­­-------- (L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 28, A.L. 1999 S.B. 424)
MO Rev Stat § 340.260 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXII - Occupations and Professions|Chapter 340 - Veterinarians|Section 340.260 - Practice after declaration of noncurrency, penalty.

Effective - 28 Aug 1999   340.260. Practice after declaration of noncurrency, penalty. — If any person practices veterinary medicine after his or her license is declared noncurrent pursuant to subsection 5 of section 340.258, he or she is subject to criminal prosecution as provided in sections 340.200 to 340.330. Such criminal prosecution shall be in addition to any penalty or other discipline provided for in sections 340.200 to 340.330. ­­-------- (L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 30, A.L. 1999 S.B. 424)
MO Rev Stat § 340.262 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXII - Occupations and Professions|Chapter 340 - Veterinarians|Section 340.262 - Renewal of expired license, requirements — waiver of fees, when.

Effective - 28 Aug 2004   340.262. Renewal of expired license, requirements — waiver of fees, when. — If a person is otherwise eligible to renew his or her license, the person may renew an expired license within two years of the date of expiration. To renew such expired license, the person shall submit an application for renewal, pay the renewal fee, pay a delinquent renewal fee, pay a penalty fee, and submit approved continuing education hours as required by rule of the board. Upon a finding of extenuating circumstances, the board may waive the payment of the penalty fee; however, nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring such waiver. If more than two years have lapsed since the date the license expired, the license may not be renewed. The holder of such expired license must apply under the procedures for a new license pursuant to sections 340.200 to 340.330. ­­-------- (L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 31, A.L. 1999 S.B. 424, A.L. 2004 H.B. 869)
MO Rev Stat § 340.266 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXII - Occupations and Professions|Chapter 340 - Veterinarians|Section 340.266 - Application for reinstatement of license — period.

Effective - 28 Aug 1992   340.266. Application for reinstatement of license — period. — If the board orders the license to be revoked, the board may provide that the person may not apply for reinstatement of license, certificate or registration, or permit for a period of at least one year and not more than seven years following the date of the revocation. Any stay order will toll the period of revocation. ­­-------- (L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 33)
MO Rev Stat § 340.268 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXII - Occupations and Professions|Chapter 340 - Veterinarians|Section 340.268 - Continuing education course, examination may be required.

Effective - 28 Aug 1992   340.268. Continuing education course, examination may be required. — Before restoring to good standing a license, certificate, registration or permit issued under sections 340.200 to 340.330, which has been revoked, suspended, surrendered or is in an inactive state for any cause for more than two years, the board may require the applicant to attend such continuing education courses and pass such examinations as the board may direct. ­­-------- (L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 34)
MO Rev Stat § 340.270 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXII - Occupations and Professions|Chapter 340 - Veterinarians|Section 340.270 - Records of patients, discoverable.

Effective - 28 Aug 1992   340.270. Records of patients, discoverable. — In any investigation, hearing or other proceeding to determine a licensee's or applicant's fitness to practice, or in any investigation of a complaint before the board, any record relating to any patient of the licensee or applicant is discoverable by the board and admissible as evidence notwithstanding any privilege to the contrary which such licensee, applicant, or record custodian might otherwise invoke. ­­-------- (L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 35)
MO Rev Stat § 340.272 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXII - Occupations and Professions|Chapter 340 - Veterinarians|Section 340.272 - Complaint for expedited hearing, when — hearing, decision, when — temporary authority final, when.

Effective - 28 Aug 1992   340.272. Complaint for expedited hearing, when — hearing, decision, when — temporary authority final, when. — 1. If the board, after notice and hearing, concludes that a person has committed an act or is engaging in a course of conduct which would be grounds for disciplinary action under section 340.264 and such act or course of conduct constitutes a clear and present danger to the public health, safety or welfare, the board may file a complaint before the administrative hearing commission requesting an expedited hearing and specifying the activities which give rise to the danger and the nature of the proposed restriction or suspension of the person's license.  2. The administrative hearing commission shall conduct a preliminary hearing within fifteen days after service of a complaint pursuant to subsection 1 of this section, to determine whether the alleged activities appear to constitute a clear and present danger to the public health, safety or welfare which justifies that the person's license be immediately restricted or suspended. The administrative hearing commission shall issue its decision immediately after the hearing and either grant the board the authority to suspend or restrict the license or dismiss the action.  3. If the administrative hearing commission grants the board temporary authority to restrict or suspend the license, the temporary authority shall become final if the person does not request a full hearing within thirty days of the preliminary hearing. If the person requests a full hearing, the administrative hearing commission shall set a date for the hearing pursuant to chapter 621. ­­-------- (L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 36)