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2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 340 - Veterinarians › Section 340.212 - Record of board proceedings — list of persons licensed, suspended, revoked, disciplined, forwarding of lists — reports of final disciplinary actions — immunity.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• Effective - 28 Aug 2008
340.212. Record of board proceedings — list of persons licensed, suspended, revoked, disciplined, forwarding of lists — reports of final disciplinary actions — immunity. —
1. The board shall cause the executive director to prepare and maintain a written record of all board proceedings whether or not such proceedings are formal, informal, open or closed to the public. All records so prepared and maintained and other documents or reports incorporated therein shall be open to the public except where specifically required or allowed to be closed to the public pursuant to chapter 610.
2. Other provisions of section 324.001 to the contrary notwithstanding, the board shall publish a list of the names and addresses of all persons who hold licenses under the provisions of sections 340.200 to 340.330, and shall publish a list of all persons whose licenses have been suspended, revoked, surrendered, restricted, denied, withheld, or otherwise disciplined, whether voluntarily or not. The board shall mail a copy of such list to any person, agency or professional association upon request and payment of a fee necessary for photocopying and postage as established by board rule. The board may forward such lists at no charge and upon its own motion for the purpose of voluntary interstate exchange of information or to other administrative or law enforcement agencies acting within the scope of their statutory authority, whether the same be interstate or intrastate.
3. Other provisions of section 324.001 to the contrary notwithstanding, the board shall prepare and make available to the public a report upon the final disciplinary actions taken by the board or denial of licensure. Such report shall set forth findings of fact, grounds for such denial or discipline, names of board members who were present, and any resulting order or directive of the board; the same to apply whether or not discipline or denial is voluntarily agreed to by the licensee or applicant. Whenever a person possessing a license voluntarily enters chemical or alcohol treatment and monitoring programs for purposes of rehabilitation by informal agreement with the board, the action shall not be reported with any other actions taken or agreed to between the board and the licensee or applicant.
4. Where the board does not recommend disciplinary action, a report stating that no action is recommended shall be prepared and forwarded to the complaining party and the licensee or applicant.
5. Members of the board or employees of the board shall be immune from any suit predicated on the publication of information, reports or lists required by this section.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 7, A.L. 2008 S.B. 788)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 340 - Veterinarians › Section 340.214 - Veterinary medical board fund created, fees to be transmitted, preemption — fund to lapse into general revenue, when.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• Effective - 28 Aug 1999
340.214. Veterinary medical board fund created, fees to be transmitted, preemption — fund to lapse into general revenue, when. —
1. All fees payable under the provisions of sections 340.200 to 340.330 shall be paid to and collected by the division of professional registration and transmitted to the department of revenue for deposit in the state treasury to the credit of a fund to be known as the "Veterinary Medical Board Fund", which is hereby created, and shall be subject to the appropriations of the general assembly.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 33.080 to the contrary, money in the fund shall not be transferred and placed to the credit of the general revenue fund until the amount in the fund at the end of the biennium exceeds two times the amount of the appropriation from the board's funds for the preceding fiscal year or, if the board requires by rule permit renewal less frequently than yearly, then three times the appropriation from the board's funds for the preceding fiscal year. The amount, if any, in the fund which shall lapse is that amount in the fund which exceeds the appropriate multiple of the appropriations to the board for the preceding fiscal year.
3. The fees prescribed by sections 340.200 to 340.330 shall be exclusive, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, no municipality may require any person licensed under the provisions of sections 340.200 to 340.330 to furnish any bond, pass any examination, or pay any license fee or occupational tax relative to practicing his or her profession.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 8, A.L. 1993 H.B. 127, A.L. 1999 S.B. 424)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 340 - Veterinarians › Section 340.217 - Practice of veterinary medicine across state lines defined — license not required, when.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• Effective - 28 Aug 2004
340.217. Practice of veterinary medicine across state lines defined — license not required, when. —
1. No person registered as a veterinarian in Missouri shall engage in the practice of veterinary medicine, as authorized in this chapter, across state lines, except as herein provided.
2. For purposes of this chapter, the
"practice of veterinary medicine across state lines"
means:
(1) The rendering of a written or otherwise documented veterinary medical opinion concerning the diagnosis or treatment of a patient within this state by a veterinarian located outside this state as a result of transmission of individual patient data by electronic, telephonic, or other means from within this state or any other state to such veterinarian or veterinarian's agent; or
(2) The rendering of treatment to a patient within this state by a veterinarian located outside this state as a result of transmission of individual patient data by electronic, telephonic, or other means from within this state or any other state to such veterinarian or veterinarian's agent.
3. A veterinarian located outside this state shall not be required to obtain a license when:
(1) In consultation with a veterinarian licensed to practice veterinary medicine in this state; and
(2) The veterinarian licensed in this state retains the ultimate authority and responsibility for the diagnosis and/or treatment in the care of the patient located within this state; or
(3) Evaluating a patient or rendering an oral, written, or otherwise documented veterinary medical opinion when providing testimony or records for the purpose of any civil or criminal action before any judicial or administrative proceeding in this state or other forum in this state.
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(L. 2004 H.B. 869)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 340 - Veterinarians › Section 340.218 - Evidence of intent to engage in practice.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• Effective - 28 Aug 2023, 2 histories
340.218. Evidence of intent to engage in practice. —
The use of any title, words, abbreviations, letters or symbol in a manner or under circumstances which induce the reasonable belief that the person using them is qualified to do any act described in subdivision (32) of section 340.200 is prima facie evidence of the intention to represent such person as engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine under sections 340.200 to 340.330.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 10, A.L. 2023 S.B. 157)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 340 - Veterinarians › Section 340.220 - Transplant of embryo considered veterinary practice, when.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• Effective - 28 Aug 1999
340.220. Transplant of embryo considered veterinary practice, when. —
It is considered the practice of veterinary medicine to use any invasive procedure to remove any embryo from an animal for the purpose of transplanting such embryo into another female animal or for the purpose of cryopreserving such embryo, or to implant such embryo into an animal. It is not considered the practice of veterinary medicine for a person or that person's full-time employees to remove an embryo from the person's own animal for the purpose of transplanting or cryopreserving such embryo or to implant an embryo into the person's own animal; however, ownership of the animal shall not be transferred or the employment of any person changed for the purpose of circumventing sections 340.200 to 340.330.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 11, A.L. 1999 S.B. 424)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 340 - Veterinarians › Section 340.222 - Supervisor responsible and liable, when.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• Effective - 28 Aug 2023, 2 histories
340.222. Supervisor responsible and liable, when. —
1. A supervisor, as defined in subdivision (23) of section 340.200, is individually and separately responsible and liable for the performance of the acts delegated to and the omissions of the veterinary technician, veterinary medical candidate, temporary licensee, veterinary medical preceptee, unregistered assistant or any other individual working under his or her supervision.
2. Nothing in this section shall be construed to relieve veterinary technicians, veterinary medical candidates, provisional licensees, temporary licensees, veterinary medical preceptees or unregistered assistants of any responsibility or liability for any of their own acts or omissions.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 12, A.L. 1999 S.B. 424, A.L. 2006 S.B. 756, A.L. 2023 S.B. 157)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 340 - Veterinarians › Section 340.224 - Board's authority not limited, when.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• Effective - 28 Aug 1992
340.224. Board's authority not limited, when. —
Nothing in sections 340.200 to 340.330 shall be construed as limiting the board's authority to establish additional physical requirements or minimum standards by rulemaking for any facility listed in sections 340.200 to 340.330 or for any place, unit or setting from which the practice of veterinary medicine is conducted.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 13)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 340 - Veterinarians › Section 340.226 - Licensed veterinary employees, prohibited when — exceptions — application of section.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• Effective - 28 Aug 1999
340.226. Licensed veterinary employees, prohibited when — exceptions — application of section. —
1. A licensed veterinarian may practice veterinary medicine as an employee of a corporation, partnership or other business organization only so long as the articles of incorporation, partnership agreement or business organization documents clearly state that the licensed veterinarian is not subject to the direction of anyone not licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Missouri in making veterinary medical decisions or judgments.
2. The provisions of subsection 1 of this section do not apply to:
(1) A veterinarian treating his or her employer's animals;
(2) A veterinarian employed by an agency of the federal or state government or any political subdivision thereof; or
(3) A veterinarian employed by a licensed research facility.
3. The provisions of subsection 1 of this section do not apply to any partnership, employee or owner if such partnership, employment or ownership is in existence and has been in existence for a period of six months prior to August 28, 1992. Such partnership, employee or owner shall be recognized by the board and continue existing operations if such partnership, employee or owner complies with all other provisions of sections 340.200 to 340.330.
4. The provisions of subsection 1 shall apply when any partnership of record on August 28, 1992, changes because of death, dissolution, removal, admittance of new partners or by any other means or when employment or ownership is changed in any manner.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 14, A.L. 1999 S.B. 424)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 340 - Veterinarians › Section 340.228 - Application for licensure, contents — false statements, penalty — qualifications for licensure.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• 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.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 15, A.L. 1999 S.B. 424)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 340 - Veterinarians › Section 340.230 - Nonaccredited colleges, educational commission of foreign veterinary graduate's certificate.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• 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.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 16, A.L. 1994 H.B. 1317 merged with S.B. 587, A.L. 1999 S.B. 424)
2023 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.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• 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.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 17, A.L. 1999 S.B. 424)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 340 - Veterinarians › Section 340.234 - Examination — licensure without examination.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• 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.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 18, A.L. 1999 S.B. 424, A.L. 2006 S.B. 756)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 340 - Veterinarians › Section 340.236 - Failure to qualify for examination, notice, contents, appeal.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• 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.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 19, A.L. 1999 S.B. 424)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 340 - Veterinarians › Section 340.246 - Provisional licensure, requirements — term.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• 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.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 23, A.L. 1999 S.B. 424, A.L. 2004 H.B. 869)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 340 - Veterinarians › Section 340.247 - Veterinary faculty license, requirements, limitations — disciplinary actions — cancellation.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• 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.
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(L. 1999 S.B. 424)
2023 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.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• 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.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 24, A.L. 1999 S.B. 424)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 340 - Veterinarians › Section 340.250 - Temporary or provisional license, board's exclusive authority.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• 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.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 25, A.L. 1999 S.B. 424)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 340 - Veterinarians › Section 340.252 - Display of license, certificate, permit.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• 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.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 26, A.L. 1999 S.B. 424)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 340 - Veterinarians › Section 340.254 - Existing certificate recognized, requirements.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• 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.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 27, A.L. 1999 S.B. 424)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 340 - Veterinarians › Section 340.255 - Inactive license status, procedure.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• 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.
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(L. 2004 H.B. 869)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 340 - Veterinarians › Section 340.256 - Retirement, affidavit required — effect.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• 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.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 28, A.L. 1999 S.B. 424)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 340 - Veterinarians › Section 340.260 - Practice after declaration of noncurrency, penalty.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• 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.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 30, A.L. 1999 S.B. 424)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 340 - Veterinarians › Section 340.262 - Renewal of expired license, requirements — waiver of fees, when.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• 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.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 31, A.L. 1999 S.B. 424, A.L. 2004 H.B. 869)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 340 - Veterinarians › Section 340.266 - Application for reinstatement of license — period.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• 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.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 33)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 340 - Veterinarians › Section 340.268 - Continuing education course, examination may be required.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• 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.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 34)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 340 - Veterinarians › Section 340.270 - Records of patients, discoverable.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• 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.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 35)
2023 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.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• 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.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 36)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 340 - Veterinarians › Section 340.274 - Automatic revocation of license, when — automatic reinstatement, when — automatic denial of license, when.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• Effective - 28 Aug 1992
340.274. Automatic revocation of license, when — automatic reinstatement, when — automatic denial of license, when. —
1. A license issued under sections 340.200 to 340.330 shall be automatically revoked following a review of the record of the proceedings by the board and upon a formal motion of the board:
(1) When the final trial proceedings are concluded where a person has been adjudicated and found guilty, or has entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere whether or not a sentence is imposed:
(a) In a felony criminal prosecution under the laws of this state, the laws of any other state, territory or district of the United States, or the United States for any offense reasonably related to the qualifications, functions or duties of the person licensed under sections 340.200 to 340.330;
(b) For any felony offense, for which an essential element is fraud, dishonesty or an act of violence; or
(c) For any felony offense involving moral turpitude;
(2) Upon the final and unconditional revocation or surrender of the person's license to practice the same profession in another state, territory or district of the United States upon grounds for which revocation is authorized in this state.
2. The license of such person shall be automatically reinstated if the conviction, judgment or revocation is set aside upon final appeal in any court of competent jurisdiction.
3. Any person who has been denied a license, certificate, permit or other authority to practice a profession in another state, if such profession in this state is regulated pursuant to sections 340.200 to 340.330, shall automatically be denied a license to practice such profession in this state; however, the board may establish qualifications whereby such person may be qualified and licensed to practice such profession in this state.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 37)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 340 - Veterinarians › Section 340.276 - Injunctions, restraining orders, other orders, when, grounds — commencement of action, where.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• Effective - 28 Aug 1992
340.276. Injunctions, restraining orders, other orders, when, grounds — commencement of action, where. —
1. Upon application by the board, and the necessary burden having been met, a court of general jurisdiction may grant an injunction, restraining order or other order as may be appropriate to enjoin a person from:
(1) Offering to engage or engaging in the performance of any acts or practice for which a license, certificate, permit or other authority is required by sections 340.200 to 340.330 upon a showing that such acts or practices were performed or offered to be performed
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without a license, certificate, permit or other authority; or
(2) Engaging in any practice authorized by a license, certificate, permit or other authority issued pursuant to sections 340.200 to 340.330 upon a showing that the holder presents a substantial probability of serious danger to the health, safety or welfare of any resident of the state or client or patient of the licensee.
2. Any such action shall be commenced either in the county in which such conduct occurred or in the county where the defendant resides. Any action brought under this section shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any penalty or other discipline provided for by sections 340.200 to 340.330 and may be brought concurrently with other actions to enforce sections 340.200 to 340.330.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 38)
*Words "to perform" appear in original rolls.
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 340 - Veterinarians › Section 340.278 - Relicensing and reinstatement — conditions.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• Effective - 28 Aug 1992
340.278. Relicensing and reinstatement — conditions. —
1. Upon written application to the board showing cause justifying relicensing and reinstatement, any person whose license has been revoked or suspended by the board may be relicensed or reinstated at any time without examination by a majority vote of the full board.
2. Nothing in subsection 1 of this section shall be construed as requiring the board to reinstate a license due to a showing of justification. Such relicensing or reinstatement is within the sole discretion of the board.
3. The board may condition such reinstatement or relicensing as it deems appropriate under the circumstances, including, but not limited to, restricting or limiting the person's practice or placing the person on probation under terms and conditions set by the board.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 39)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 340 - Veterinarians › Section 340.280 - Chairman may administer oaths, issue subpoena — enforcement of subpoenas, where.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• Effective - 28 Aug 1992
340.280. Chairman may administer oaths, issue subpoena — enforcement of subpoenas, where. —
1. The chairman or vice chairman of the board may administer oaths, subpoena witnesses, issue subpoenas duces tecum and require production of documents and records pertaining to complaints or investigations. Subpoenas, including subpoenas duces tecum, shall be served by a person so authorized to serve subpoenas of courts of records. In lieu of requiring attendance of a person to produce original documents in response to a subpoena duces tecum, the board may require sworn copies of such documents to be filed with it or delivered to its designated representative.
2. The board may enforce its subpoenas, including a subpoena duces tecum, by applying to a circuit court of Cole County, the county of investigation, hearing or proceeding, or any county where the person resides or may be found, for an order upon any person who shall fail to obey a subpoena to show cause why such subpoena should not be enforced. The order and a copy of the application therefor shall be served upon the person in the same manner as a summons in a civil action. If the circuit court, after a hearing, determines that the subpoena should be sustained and enforced, such court shall proceed to enforce the subpoena in the same manner as though the subpoena had been issued in a civil case in the circuit court.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 40)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 340 - Veterinarians › Section 340.282 - Immunity of persons cooperating with the board.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• Effective - 28 Aug 1992
340.282. Immunity of persons cooperating with the board. —
Any person who in good faith and without malice reports, provides information or cooperates in any manner with the board, or assists the board in any manner, including, but not limited to, applicants or licensees, whether or not the applicant or licensee is the subject of an investigation, record custodians, consultants, attorneys, board members, agents, employees, staff or expert witnesses, in the course of any investigation, hearing or other proceeding conducted by or before the board pursuant to the provisions of sections 340.200 to 340.330 shall not be subject to an action for civil damages and no cause of action shall arise against him as a result thereof.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 41)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 340 - Veterinarians › Section 340.284 - Medical records to be maintained.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• Effective - 28 Aug 1992
340.284. Medical records to be maintained. —
Any person who provides veterinary medical services shall prepare and maintain medical records for any patient. Such records shall meet or exceed the minimum standards as established by board rule.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 42)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 340 - Veterinarians › Section 340.285 - Statute of limitations for malpractice, negligence, error, or mistake related to veterinary care of animals.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• Effective - 28 Aug 2017
340.285. Statute of limitations for malpractice, negligence, error, or mistake related to veterinary care of animals. —
All actions against veterinarians treating animals and any other entity providing veterinary services for animals, and all employees of any of the foregoing acting in the course and scope of their employment, for damages for malpractice, negligence, error, or mistake related to the veterinary care of animals shall be brought within two years from the date of occurrence of the act of neglect complained of, except that:
(1) In cases in which the act of neglect complained of is introducing and negligently permitting any foreign object to remain within the body of a living animal, the action shall be brought within two years from the date of the discovery of such alleged negligence or from the date on which the owner of an animal in the exercise of ordinary care should have discovered such alleged negligence, whichever date occurs first; and
(2) In cases in which the act of neglect complained of is the negligent failure to inform, the action shall be brought within two years from the date of the discovery of such alleged negligent failure to inform or from the date on which the owner of the animal in the exercise of ordinary care should have discovered such alleged negligent failure to inform, whichever date first occurs; except that, no such action shall be brought for any negligent failure to inform about the results of medical tests performed more than two years before August 28, 2017. For purposes of this subdivision, the act of neglect based on the negligent failure to inform the owner of the animal of the results of medical tests shall not include the act of informing the owner of the animal of erroneous test results.
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(L. 2017 S.B. 88)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title XXII - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 340 - Veterinarians › Section 340.286 - Disclosure of information, when required — immunity — waiver of privilege.

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 340
• Effective - 28 Aug 1992
340.286. Disclosure of information, when required — immunity — waiver of privilege. —
1. Except as otherwise provided for under section 340.270 or by board rule, no veterinarian licensed under the provisions of sections 340.200 to 340.330 shall be required to disclose any information concerning the veterinarian's care of an animal, except on written authorization or other waiver by the veterinarian's client or on appropriate court order or subpoena or as may be required to ensure compliance with any other federal or state law.
2. Any veterinarian releasing information under written authorization or other waiver by the client or under court order or subpoena shall not be liable to the client or any other person for claims arising as a result of releasing such information.
3. The privilege provided by this section shall be waived to the extent that the owner of the animal places the veterinarian's care and treatment of the animal or the nature and extent of injuries to the animal at issue in any civil or criminal proceeding.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 43)