(A) A person who practices or offers to practice veterinary medicine or veterinary technology in violation of this chapter, or who knowingly presents to or files false information with the board for the purpose of obtaining a license, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than five hundred dollars or more than twenty-five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not less than thirty days. Each act of unlawful practice constitutes a separate offense.
(B) A person performing acts as a licensed veterinary technician in compliance with this chapter may not be deemed to be engaging in the practice of veterinary medicine.
HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 294, Section 1.
Editor's Note
Prior laws: 1920 (31) 905; Civ. C. '22 Section 2482; Cr. C. '22 Section 393; 1932 Code Section 5261; 1942 Code Section 5161; 1952 Code Section 56-1566; 1962 Code Section 56-1570; 1974 (58) 2769; 1984 Act No. 457.