Veterinary Practice Act 2003.
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Abstract
This Act, consisting of 79 sections divided into seven Parts and completed by one Schedule, provides for the continuation of the Veterinary Surgeons Board as the Veterinary Surgeons Board of South Australia, and defines its composition. The Board’s functions shall aim at protecting animal health, safety and welfare and the public interest by achieving and maintaining high professional standards in the provision of veterinary treatment.
The Act provides for: registration of veterinary surgeons; principles of veterinary practice; investigations and proceedings; appeals; etc.
The Act provides for: registration of veterinary surgeons; principles of veterinary practice; investigations and proceedings; appeals; etc.
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Long title of text
An Act to protect animal health, safety and welfare and the public interest by providing for the registration of veterinary surgeons; to regulate the provision of veterinary treatment for the purposes of maintaining high standards of competence and conduct by veterinary surgeons; and for other purposes.
Date of consolidation/reprint
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 15 September 2003.
Notes
Last amendments up to 2013, No. 76, Veterinary Practice (Miscellaneous) Amendment Act 2013 of 5 December 2013. Reprinted as at 1 January 2015.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No