az vet board statutes – Flashcards
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consulting
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providing professional or expert advice that is requested by a vet licensed in this state and that is rendered only on a specific case basis
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gross incompetence
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any professional misconduct or unreasonable lack of professional skill in the performance of professional practice
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gross negligence
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tx of a pt or practice of vet med resulting in injury, unnecessary suffering or death that was caused by carelessness, negligence or the disregard of established principles or practices
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malpractice
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tx in a manner contrary to accepted practices and with injurious results
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negligence
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failure of a licensed vet to exercise reasonable care in the practice of vet med
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regularly
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vet services are offered to the public once a month or more frequently
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veterinary client relationship
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(a) vet assumed responsibility for medical judgments health and need for medical tx, o or caretaker has agreed to follow the vet's instructions. (b) The vet has sufficient knowledge of the animal to initiate at least a general or preliminary diagnosis of the animal's medical condition. Sufficient knowledge is obtained when the veterinarian has recently seen and is personally acquainted with the keeping and caring of the animal as a result of examining the animal, when the vet makes medically appropriate and timely visits to the premises where the animal is kept or when a vet affiliated with the practice has reviewed the medical record of such examinations or visits. (c) The vet is readily available for a follow-up evaluation or the vet has arranged for either of the following: (i.) Emergency coverage (ii.) Continuing care and treatment by another veterinarian who has access to the animal's medical records.
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How many members on the board?
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9
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describe the members on the board
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5 vets practiced in AZ or employed by a university or political subdivision who have lived and practiced here for at least 5 years no more than 3 from same vet college, 1 cvt that has been certified and practicing and a resident for at least 5yrs and is currently employed in field, 2 rep for public, 1 rep for livestock
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what are the requirements for vets on the board
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licensed, practice in this state or employed by a university or political subdivision of the state and who have resided and practiced in the state for at least five years immediately preceding appointment, no more than three of whom shall be from the same veterinary college
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what are the requirements for the cvt on the board
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cvt for five years, currently employed in the veterinary field in this state and has practiced and resided in this state for at least five years immediately preceding appointment
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who appoints members of the board
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governer persuant
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each member of the board shall serve a term of how many years? How many terms can a member serve?
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a term is 4 years. A member shall serve no more than 2 terms.
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The Board shall elect a chairman and such other officers, as it deems necessary. The term of each officer shall be how long? when does the term end?
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one year ending June 30, or until the officer's successor is elected and qualifies.
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Each member of the Board shall receive compensation at a rate not exceeding...
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one hundred dollars for each day engaged in the service of the Board
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primary duty of board
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protect the public from unlawful, incompetent, unqualified, impaired or unprofessional practitioners of veterinary medicine through licensure and regulation of the profession in this state
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An applicant who fails to submit the liscensing fee within what time frame forfeits qualification for licensure
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within twelve months after the date of the examination or, for a veterinary faculty member license applicant, within twelve months after the date of application
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All applicants for a veterinary license, not including _______ shall be given a state examination
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a veterinary faculty member license
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Examinations for vet licensing shall be held in which months of each year unless otherwise provided by the Board
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January and June of each year
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A grade of at least____ percent shall be required to successfully pass the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination and state exam
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75%
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are the scores for the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination and the state examination averaged
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no
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An applicant's score that was received within the preceding 5 years and that is on record at the National Examination Service or the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination Committee shall be verified through..
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either the National Examination Service or the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination Committee, unless the applicant is applying for endorsement or a specialty license under section 32-2215, subsection C orD in which case the applicant's score shall be transcribed and received by the Board
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t or f: All examination materials, records of examination grading and performance and transcripts of educational institutions concerning applicants or licensees are confidential and not public records
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true
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when might the board issue temporary permits to veterinary license applicants and to veterinarians licensed in other states
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volunteers for state of emergency as declared by the Governor or the Board of Supervisors- must be graduates of an AVMA accredited college or holders of a certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates or from a Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education at the time of application
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when does a state of emergency temp permit for vets in other states expire
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90 days after issued or end of emergency, whichever comes first
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in which 5 states can The Board issue a liscense to a vet residing within twenty-five miles of Arizona
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California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico or Utah
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permit issued to a nonresident vet living within 25 miles of az expires when
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December 31 of every even-numbered year unless suspended or revoked
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Every original application for a veterinary license or a veterinary faculty member license shall be accompanied by an examination fee of not more than...
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$400
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For every issuance of a veterinary license or a veterinary faculty member license there shall be collected a fee of not more than
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$100 in even years, $200 in odd years
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For every renewal of a veterinary license or a veterinary faculty member license there shall be collected a fee of not more than
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$400
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Every request for a temporary vet permit shall be accompanied by a fee of
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$75
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For every issuance of a duplicate vet license, there shall be collected a fee of not more than
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$25
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what is cremation
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heating process reduces animal remains to bone fragments by combustion and evaporation
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what is a letter of concern
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notifies vet that while there is insufficient evidence to support disciplinary action, Board believes vet should modify or eliminate certain practices and continuing these activities may result in action against vet
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define temporary sites
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sites where outpatient vet services are performed
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where does the board deposit 10% of all fees and other revenue accruing to the board? What do they do with the other 90%
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10% in state general fund, 90% in VMEB fund
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primary duty of the Board
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protect public from unlawful, incompetent, unqualified, impaired or unprofessional practitioners of vet med through licensure and regulation of the profession in this state
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do veterinary faculty member licenses require a state exam?
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no
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when are vet state exams held
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in Jan and June of each year unless otherwise provided by board
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an equine dental practitioner is certified by what association or academy?
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International Association of Equine Dentistry or the Academy of Equine Dentistry
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The board may revoke or suspend a permit or license or impose a civil penalty against any veterinarian or the responsible veterinarian, or both, for:
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Unprofessional or dishonorable conduct_ publicly professing to cure or treat diseases of a highly contagious, infectious and incurable nature_ Curing or treating an injury or deformity in a way that is deceptive to the public_ testing an animal for any communicable dz and knowingly stating verbally or in writing that the animals are diseased or in a dz free condition if it is not true
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The board may impose a civil penalty that will not exceed what dollar amount?
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$1000
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failure to notify the board in writing within 20 days of any change in residence, practice, ownership, management or responsible veterinarian may result in
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administrative violation with civil penalty of not more than $1000
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minor records violations that are routine entries into a medical record and that do not affect the diagnosis or care of the animal may result in what type of violation
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administrative with civil penalty of no more than $1000
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on receipt of an allegation of drug or alcohol abuse, the Board the executive director may require a licensee or certificate holder who is under investigation to be tested for alcohol or drugs at their own expense. Two members of the Board must approve. Which 2?
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both a vet and a public member
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what must occur before a permit or license is revoked or suspended other than by terms of probation
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Board must serve notice and conduct a hearing
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if the Board serves a notice to suspend or revoke a license, censure a license, place a licensee on probation, or dismiss a complaint, can a lisensee apply for a rehearing or review?
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yes
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if a licensee applies for a rehearing or review, can they continue to practice medicine?
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yes
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can the board grant a rehearing on its own motion?
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yes if it finds newly discovered evidence or any other reason
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I the State Veterinary Medical Examining Board acts to modify any vet's rx writing priveleges, it shall immediately notify...
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the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy
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How does the board get all notices to licensees
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personal service or by mailing a true copy by certified, return receipt mail
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the Board shall keep all complaint files where no disciplinary action was taken for at least how long
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ten years
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th eBoard shall keep all complaint files in which disciplinary action was taken for at least how long
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25 years
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a complaint may be anonymous if it is regarding what 2 things?
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1. Substance abuse by a vet or cvt 2. a person committing unlicensed practice of vet medicine
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if a permit or license is not issued or renewed, such person may not apply for a permit or license until how long from the refusal date
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6 months
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the Board shall appoint on or more investigative committees, each will consist of what people?
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3 licensed vets who are not on the Board
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each member of an investigative committee shall serve for a term of what duration of time
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2 years
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an investigative committee member may not serve more than how many consecutive terms
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4
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if a member of the investigative committee files an application to serve on the Board, what must they do
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resign from the investigative committee
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a quorum for an investigative committee shall include at least three members, at least two of whom must be...
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veterinarians
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the investigative committee needs to prepare a written report relating to any allegations it investigates. This report will be presented to the Board in an open meeting. What 3 things does this report need to include?
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1. summary of investigation 2. finding of fact 3. recommendation to dismiss allegation or finding that a violation or rule has occurred
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5 materials/documents/evidence that are not confidential and are public records if they relate to RESOLVED complaints
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1. the complaint 2. the response and rebuttal statements 3. Board discussions of complaints that are recorded 4. Written reports of an investigative committee 5. Written statements of the Board
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A person is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor who: (6 things)
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1. Practices vet med or sx under assumed name 2. Falsely impersonates another practitioner 3. Fraudulently obtains a vet med diploma, license or record of registration 4. Practices vet med or sx without license and registration 5. Unlawfully assumes or advertises a veterinary title conveying impression of lawful practice 6. Knowingly violates any other provision
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it is the duty of a vet who reasonably suspects or believes an animal has been a victim of abuse, cruelty or neglect to report to law enforcement within what time frame after tx or examination
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48 hrs
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if an animal dies in the care of a vet or an animal's owner brings a dead animal to a vet and the owner requests a burial, the vet shall notify the owner if the burial is to be done at a...
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landfill
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when do cvt licenses expire
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december 31 of every even numbered year unless suspended or revoked
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an expired certificate (CVT) may be renewed at any time within how many years of expiration
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3 years
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if a cvt certificate is renewed more than thirty days after expiration what must the applicant do
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pay delinquency fee
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how much does it cost for a cvt certificate in even and odd numbered years?
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even-$25 odd- $50
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how much is a cvt renewal fee
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$100
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cvt delinquency fee
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$25
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cvt duplicate certificate fee
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$25
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when does a premise license expire
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december 31 of every even numbered year unless suspended or revoked
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premise license fee in odd and even numbered years
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odd-$100 even- $50
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renewal fee for a premise license
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$200
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duplicate premise license fee
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$20
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the Board must be notified in writing wihtin how may days if a change of ownership, management or responsible veterinarian occurs for a premise license
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within 20 days
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all prescription only drugs must be labeled with what 4 things
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1. vets name, address, and phone # 2. date 3. animal owner's name and animal or herd id 4. name, strength and quantity of hte drug, directions for use and cautions
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do animal crematories need seperate licenses for each fixed location
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yes
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what 3 things should be on an app for a animal crematory license
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1. name and location 2. name of owner and name and signature of responsible person 3. description of services
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an owner shall surrender the animal crematory license wihtin how many days after a responsible owner change
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wihtin 20 days
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a crematory license expires when
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on december 31st of every even numbered year unless suspended or revoked
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a crematory license is renewable for how many years
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2 years
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if a renewal fee for a crematory license is not paid before what date following expiration, a penalty of how much shall be paid
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by feb 1. penalty is $100
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the Board can take disciplinary action against a crematory (revoke, suspend, not renew license) for what 4 htings
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1. failure to notify in writing wihtin 20 days after change of owner or responsible person 2. fail to keep clean and sanitary 3. fail to keep written records of all animals 4. fail to maintain current license
