Alaska Administrative Code

No licensed veterinarian may issue a certificate of health of an animal unless he or she performs the inspection and the appropriate tests if required. Notes 12 AAC 68.090 Eff. 3/27/71, Register 37; am 4/10/88, Register 106 Authority:AS 08.98.050 State regulations are updated qua…

(a) A licensed veterinarian shall maintain a confidential relationship with the client or the client's authorized agent. (b) Nothing in this section limits or interferes with a licensed veterinarian's ability to report suspected animal abuse. Notes 12 AAC 68.100 Eff. 3/27/71, Reg…

Notes 12 AAC 68.110 Repealed 7/11/81. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compa…

Notes 12 AAC 68.120 Repealed 7/11/81. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compa…

The principal objectives of the veterinary profession are to render veterinary services to society, to assist in conserving livestock resources, and to assist in relieving suffering of animals. A veterinarian should further these objectives. Notes 12 AAC 68.130 Eff. 4/22/83, Regi…

A veterinarian shall establish a method by which veterinary services will be available to patients in cases of emergency. Notes 12 AAC 68.140 Eff. 4/22/83, Register 86; am 5/9/98, Register 146 Authority:AS 08.98.050 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two v…

A veterinarian may not personally, or on behalf of an associate, use or allow to be used any form of public communication or advertising that (1) is false or misleading; (2) refers to secret methods of treatment; (3) is not identified as a paid advertisement; or (4) states or imp…

A veterinarian shall report to the division incidents that the veterinarian believes to be violations of laws regulating the practice of veterinary medicine. Notes 12 AAC 68.160 Eff. 4/22/83, Register 86; am 4/10/88, Register 106; am 5/9/98, Register 145 Authority:AS 08.98.050 St…

Notes 12 AAC 68.170 Eff. 4/22/83, Register 86; repealed 5/9/98, Register 146 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be …

Notes 12 AAC 68.180 Eff. 4/22/83, Register 86; repealed 5/9/98, Register 146 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be …

(a) If a patient is abandoned by its owner at a veterinary clinic authorized to service the patient, and the owner refuses to claim the patient and pay the fees for services rendered, the veterinarian will be practicing the proper standard of care under AS 08.98 and this chapter …

Notes 12 AAC 68.200 Eff. 4/22/83, Register 86; repealed 5/9/98, Register 146 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be …

Notes 12 AAC 68.210 Eff. 4/22/83, Register 86; repealed 5/9/98, Register 146 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be …

(a) A veterinarian-client patient relationship exists, and a licensed veterinarian may engage in the practice of veterinary medicine for the patient, if the veterinarian (1) conducts an initial physical meeting with the client and patient, at which the veterinarian (A) performs a…

(a) Except as provided in 12 AAC 68.225, an applicant for renewal of a veterinarian license must certify having completed 30 contact hours of continuing education during the concluding licensing period. (b) Except as provided in 12 AAC 68.225, an applicant for renewal of a veteri…

(a) A veterinarian who is applying for license renewal for the first time shall certify having completed 15 contact hours of continuing education for each complete calendar year that the applicant was licensed during the concluding licensing period. (b) A veterinary technician wh…

(a) A veterinarian or veterinary technician shall obtain the number of continuing education contact hours required by 12 AAC 68.220 in a continuing education program sponsored by (1) the American Veterinary Medical Association; (2) allied veterinary medical associations and veter…

(a) A veterinarian or veterinary technician shall submit, on a form provided by the department, a statement of compliance with the continuing competency requirements of 12 AAC 68.220 - 12 AAC 68.230, at the time of license renewal. (b) The board will, in its discretion, require a…

(a) A veterinary technician must be(1) licensed by the board; (2) the employee of a veterinarian licensed under AS 08.98; and (3) knowledgeable in (A) the care and handling of animals; (B) the basic principles of animal health; and (C) routine laboratory and clinical procedures. …

(a) Deleted. (b) The board will, in its discretion, license a person as a veterinary technician who (1) submits a completed application on the form provided by the department; (2) pays the application and license fees established in 12 AAC 02.350; (3) has passed the examination r…

(a) The examination required for license as a veterinary technician is the Veterinary Technician National Examination sponsored by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards. (b) Repealed 4/18/2024. (c) Repealed 4/18/2024. (d) Repealed 4/18.2024. Notes 12 AAC 68.315 Eff.…

Notes 12 AAC 68.320 Repealed 10/21/92. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to comp…

The following conduct is unethical for a veterinary technician and is grounds for disciplinary action under AS 08.98.235: (1) practicing or offering to practice as a veterinary technician without being employed and supervised by a licensed veterinarian; (2) accepting a payment fo…

Notes 12 AAC 68.360 Eff. 6/29/84, Register 90; am 10/21/92, Register 124; repealed 5/9/98, Register 146 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More c…

(a) The board will issue a student permit to an applicant who meets the requirements of AS 08.98.188 and this section. (b) An applicant for a student permit under this section must submit to the department (1) a complete application, on a form provided by the department; (2) repe…

(a) All drugs prescribed and dispensed by a veterinarian for patient treatment must be labeled at the time of dispensing. (b) The prescription label, or unit dosage package, must contain (1) name of the owner of the patient; (2) name of the prescribing veterinarian; (3) name of t…

(a) A licensed veterinarian or veterinary medical facility shall maintain an individual record on every client or patient consultation. (b) Original patient medical records must be retained by the veterinary medical facility or licensed veterinarian who prepared them, including a…

The board will, in its discretion, recommend to the governor that a member be removed from the board if that member has been absent for any reason from three board meetings within a two-year period. Notes 12 AAC 68.920 Eff. 12/27/90, Register 116 Authority:AS 08.01.020 AS 08.98.0…

Notes 12 AAC 68.930 Eff. 5/16/2020, Register 234, July 2020; am 7/24/2022, Register 243, October 2022; repealed 4/18/2024, Register 250, July 2024 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent vers…

Notes 12 AAC 68.935 Eff. 7/24/2022, Register 243, October 2022; repealed 4/18/2024, Register 250, July 2024 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. Mo…

In this chapter (1) "client" means the person who owns or is responsible for the care of an animal; (2) "department" means the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development; (3) "patient" means the animal or animals under the care of a veterinarian's (4) "division" …

(a) The board will issue a certification by examination to practice as a general real estate appraiser to an applicant who meets the requirements of AS 08.87.110(a), 12 AAC 70.130(a)(1), and this section. (b) An applicant for certification under this section must (1) submit a com…

(a) The board will issue a certification by examination to practice as a residential real estate appraiser to an applicant who meets the requirements of AS 08.87.110(b) and this section. (b) An applicant for certification under this section must(1) submit a completed application,…

(a) The board will issue a certification to practice as a general real estate appraiser or residential real estate appraiser by reciprocity to an applicant who meets the requirements of AS 08.87.110(c) and this section. (b) An applicant for certification under this section must (…

(a) The board will issue a certification by examination to practice as an institutional real estate appraiser to an applicant who meets the requirements of AS 08.87.110(e) and this section. (b) An applicant for certification under this section must (1) submit a completed applicat…

(a) An applicant for certification as a general real estate appraiser shall submit verification of 3, 000 hours of appraisal work obtained continuously over a period of not less than 18 months. At least 1, 500 hours of the appraisal work must be in nonresidential appraisal work. …

(a) An applicant's qualifying work experience must be verified by one or more individuals, on forms provided by the department, and, for an applicant for certification as a general real estate appraiser or a residential real estate appraiser, a log submitted by the applicant of a…

(a) A trainee appraiser who is applying to transition as a certified residential real estate appraiser must (1) submit a completed application, on a form provided by the department; the application must include (A) the personal identification information requested on the form; (B…

(a) A trainee appraiser who is applying to transition as a certified general real estate appraiser must (1) submit a completed application, on a form provided by the department; the application must include (A) the personal identification information requested on the form; (B) th…

A certified residential real estate appraiser who is applying to transition as a certified general real estate appraiser must (1) submit a completed application, on a form provided by the department; the application must include (A) the personal identification information request…

(a) An applicant for certification as a general real estate appraiser must document satisfactory completion of 300 creditable classroom hours or instruction that meet the requirements in 12 AAC 70.140 with emphasis on appraisal or nonresidential properties, and a bachelor's degre…

(a) The board may issue a certification by endorsement to practice as a general real estate appraiser or residential real estate appraiser to an applicant who meets the requirements of AS 08.87.110(h) and this section. (b) An applicant for certification under this section must (1…

(a) The board will issue a certification approving a person as a trainee appraiser to an applicant who meets. the requirements of 12 AAC 70.935 and this section. (b) An applicant for certification under this section must(1) submit a completed application, on a form provided by th…

(a) The board will issue a certification approving a person as a supervisory appraiser to an applicant who is certified to practice as a general real estate appraiser or residential real estate appraiser and who meets the requirements of 12 AAC 70.935 and this section. (b) An app…

(a) To be certified as a real estate appraiser by examination, an applicant must pass the following examination within the 24 months immediately preceding the date of certification: (1) for general or institutional certification, the Uniform State Certification Examination endors…

(a) The board will issue a temporary military courtesy license to an active duty military member or spouse of an active duty military member of the armed forces of the United States to practice as a general real estate appraiser, residential real estate appraiser, trainee apprais…

(a) To comply with the real estate appraisal education requirements of 12 AAC 70.115 for initial certification, or the registered trainee education requirements of 12 AAC 70.125, an applicant's classroom hours of instruction, as defined in 12 AAC 70.910, must relate directly to r…