Act No. CXXVII of 2012 concerning the Hungarian Veterinary Chamber and the provision of veterinary services.

This Law establishes the Hungarian Veterinary Chamber which is a self-governing corporate body of veterinarians. It carries out public affairs and represents the interests of the profession. The Chamber has county-level and national branches. The Law regulates the operation of the Chamber, its duties, membership, the ethical liability of veterinarians, the supervision of legality, and management. The Law also regulates, in detail, the private practice of veterinarians.
The Law lays down the operational parameters for dynamic self-regulation and professional oversight, defining mandatory registration and qualification requirements for veterinary practitioners across the country. It establishes formal disciplinary and ethical procedures to handle professional misconduct, defining specific administrative sanctions, investigative protocols, and appeals mechanisms to uphold standards of veterinary practice and public health.
Furthermore, the Law sets out requirements regarding the physical, technical, and hygiene standards needed to operate veterinary facilities, including clinics, hospitals, and mobile practices. It regulates cross-border veterinary services, cooperation with national food safety and animal health authorities, and the handling of professional registers, while assigning oversight powers to the responsible Ministry to ensure administrative legality.