Title XXII — OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS

340.200. Definitions. — When used in sections 340.200 to 340.330, the following terms mean: (1) "Accredited school of veterinary medicine", any veterinary college or division of a university or college that offers the degree of doctor of veterinary medicine or its equivalent and …

340.202. Missouri veterinary medical board created — members — vacancies, how filled — public member — terms. — 1. There is hereby created a board to be known as the "Missouri Veterinary Medical Board". The board shall consist of the state veterinarian, who shall serve ex officio…

340.204. Termination of membership, when. — No person who has been appointed to the board shall continue his or her membership on the board if, during the term of his or her appointment, that member shall: (1) Transfer his or her legal residence to another state; (2) Have* his or…

340.206. Duties of board — special meetings by telephone conference — open to public. — 1. The board shall: (1) From its members elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson who shall serve a term of one year, such term to expire as of the end of the first board meeting of each cal…

340.208. Compensation, expenses. — Each member of the board shall receive as compensation an amount set by the board not to exceed fifty dollars for each day devoted to the affairs of the board and shall be entitled to reimbursement of expenses necessarily incurred in the dischar…

340.210. Seal — powers of board — rulemaking procedure. — 1. The board shall adopt and have a common seal bearing the name "Missouri Veterinary Medical Board". 2. The powers of the board are granted to enable the board to effectively supervise the practice of veterinary medicine …

340.212. Record of board proceedings — list of persons licensed, suspended, revoked, disciplined, forwarding of lists — reports of final disciplinary actions — immunity. — 1. The board shall cause the executive director to prepare and maintain a written record of all board procee…

340.214. Veterinary medical board fund created, fees to be transmitted, preemption — fund to lapse into general revenue, when. — 1. All fees payable under the provisions of sections 340.200 to 340.330 shall be paid to and collected by the division of professional registration and…

340.216. Practice without license prohibited, prohibited acts — exceptions. — 1. It is unlawful for any person not licensed as a veterinarian under the provisions of sections 340.200 to 340.330 to practice veterinary medicine or to do any act which requires knowledge of veterinar…

340.217. Practice of veterinary medicine across state lines defined — license not required, when. — 1. No person registered as a veterinarian in Missouri shall engage in the practice of veterinary medicine, as authorized in this chapter, across state lines, except as herein provi…

340.218. Evidence of intent to engage in practice. — The use of any title, words, abbreviations, letters or symbol in a manner or under circumstances which induce the reasonable belief that the person using them is qualified to do any act described in subdivision (32) of section …

340.220. Transplant of embryo considered veterinary practice, when. — It is considered the practice of veterinary medicine to use any invasive procedure to remove any embryo from an animal for the purpose of transplanting such embryo into another female animal or for the purpose …

340.222. Supervisor responsible and liable, when. — 1. A supervisor, as defined in subdivision (23) of section 340.200, is individually and separately responsible and liable for the performance of the acts delegated to and the omissions of the veterinary technician, veterinary me…

340.224. Board's authority not limited, when. — Nothing in sections 340.200 to 340.330 shall be construed as limiting the board's authority to establish additional physical requirements or minimum standards by rulemaking for any facility listed in sections 340.200 to 340.330 or f…

340.226. Licensed veterinary employees, prohibited when — exceptions — application of section. — 1. A licensed veterinarian may practice veterinary medicine as an employee of a corporation, partnership or other business organization only so long as the articles of incorporation, …

340.228. Application for licensure, contents — false statements, penalty — qualifications for licensure. — 1. Any person desiring a license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Missouri shall make a written application to the board on forms to be provided by the board.…

340.230. Nonaccredited colleges, educational commission of foreign veterinary graduate's certificate. — Graduates of nonaccredited colleges of veterinary medicine located outside the United States, its territories and Canada shall furnish proof which is satisfactory to the board …

340.232. Registration and examination fees — return of examination fee — procedure upon failure of examination. — 1. The application shall be accompanied by registration and examination fees as established by board rule pursuant to section 340.210. The registration fee shall not …

340.234. Examination — licensure without examination. — 1. If the board determines that the applicant possesses the proper qualifications as set forth in subsection 3 of section 340.228, it shall admit the applicant to the next scheduled examination. 2. Applicants shall submit an…

340.236. Failure to qualify for examination, notice, contents, appeal. — 1. If the board determines that an applicant is not qualified to sit for the examination or for licensure under section 340.238, the executive director shall notify the applicant in writing. The notification…

[Repealed or reserved.]

340.246. Provisional licensure, requirements — term. — A provisional license may be issued to a qualified applicant for licensure pending examination results and completion of the veterinary candidacy program, or who has otherwise applied for licensure by grade transfer, reciproc…

340.247. Veterinary faculty license, requirements, limitations — disciplinary actions — cancellation. — 1. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, the board may issue a veterinary faculty license to any qualified applicant associated with the University of Mi…

340.248. Out-of-state veterinarian, temporary licensure for specific animal owner — term, renewal — agent for service of process. — 1. If a licensed veterinarian of another state is not under discipline or investigation, the board may issue a temporary license to such veterinaria…

340.250. Temporary or provisional license, board's exclusive authority. — The rights granted by the board to a holder of a temporary or provisional license under sections 340.246 and 340.248 are exclusive. A temporary or provisional license issued under sections 340.246 and 340.2…

340.252. Display of license, certificate, permit. — A person issued a license, certificate, permit or other authority issued under sections 340.200 to 340.330 shall conspicuously display such license, certificate, permit or other authority in the person's principal place of busin…

340.254. Existing certificate recognized, requirements. — Any person holding a valid license, certificate, permit or other authority regulated under the provisions of sections 340.200 to 340.330 on August 28, 1992, shall be recognized by the board and shall be entitled to retain …

340.255. Inactive license status, procedure. — Any veterinarian licensed under sections 340.200 to 340.330 who is not practicing or involved in any aspect, administrative or otherwise, of veterinary medicine in Missouri, as defined in section 340.200, may request that his or her …

340.256. Retirement, affidavit required — effect. — Any person licensed under sections 340.200 to 340.330 who retires from any profession regulated by sections 340.200 to 340.330 shall file an affidavit stating the date of retirement and any other information required by the boar…

340.258. License expires, when — notice of renewal — application for renewal, continuing education requirements, contents — false statements, penalties — declaration of noncurrency for failure to renew. — 1. Every license issued under the provisions of sections 340.200 to 340.330…

340.260. Practice after declaration of noncurrency, penalty. — If any person practices veterinary medicine after his or her license is declared noncurrent pursuant to subsection 5 of section 340.258, he or she is subject to criminal prosecution as provided in sections 340.200 to …

340.262. Renewal of expired license, requirements — waiver of fees, when. — If a person is otherwise eligible to renew his or her license, the person may renew an expired license within two years of the date of expiration. To renew such expired license, the person shall submit an…

340.264. Refusal to issue or renew certificate, grounds — complaint may be filed, grounds — procedure. — 1. The board may refuse to issue or renew any certificate of registration or authority, permit or license required pursuant to sections 340.200 to 340.330 for one or any combi…

340.266. Application for reinstatement of license — period. — If the board orders the license to be revoked, the board may provide that the person may not apply for reinstatement of license, certificate or registration, or permit for a period of at least one year and not more tha…

340.268. Continuing education course, examination may be required. — Before restoring to good standing a license, certificate, registration or permit issued under sections 340.200 to 340.330, which has been revoked, suspended, surrendered or is in an inactive state for any cause …

340.270. Records of patients, discoverable. — In any investigation, hearing or other proceeding to determine a licensee's or applicant's fitness to practice, or in any investigation of a complaint before the board, any record relating to any patient of the licensee or applicant i…

340.272. Complaint for expedited hearing, when — hearing, decision, when — temporary authority final, when. — 1. If the board, after notice and hearing, concludes that a person has committed an act or is engaging in a course of conduct which would be grounds for disciplinary acti…

340.274. Automatic revocation of license, when — automatic reinstatement, when — automatic denial of license, when. — 1. A license issued under sections 340.200 to 340.330 shall be automatically revoked following a review of the record of the proceedings by the board and upon a f…

340.276. Injunctions, restraining orders, other orders, when, grounds — commencement of action, where. — 1. Upon application by the board, and the necessary burden having been met, a court of general jurisdiction may grant an injunction, restraining order or other order as may be…

340.278. Relicensing and reinstatement — conditions. — 1. Upon written application to the board showing cause justifying relicensing and reinstatement, any person whose license has been revoked or suspended by the board may be relicensed or reinstated at any time without examinat…

340.280. Chairman may administer oaths, issue subpoena — enforcement of subpoenas, where. — 1. The chairman or vice chairman of the board may administer oaths, subpoena witnesses, issue subpoenas duces tecum and require production of documents and records pertaining to complaints…

340.282. Immunity of persons cooperating with the board. — Any person who in good faith and without malice reports, provides information or cooperates in any manner with the board, or assists the board in any manner, including, but not limited to, applicants or licensees, whether…

340.284. Medical records to be maintained. — Any person who provides veterinary medical services shall prepare and maintain medical records for any patient. Such records shall meet or exceed the minimum standards as established by board rule. ­­-------- (L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 42)

340.285. Statute of limitations for malpractice, negligence, error, or mistake related to veterinary care of animals. — All actions against veterinarians treating animals and any other entity providing veterinary services for animals, and all employees of any of the foregoing act…

340.286. Disclosure of information, when required — immunity — waiver of privilege. — 1. Except as otherwise provided for under section 340.270 or by board rule, no veterinarian licensed under the provisions of sections 340.200 to 340.330 shall be required to disclose any informa…

340.287. Veterinary emergency care, no civil liability, exceptions (Good Samaritan law). — Any veterinarian duly registered pursuant to sections 340.200 to 340.330 who gratuitously and in good faith gives emergency treatment to a sick or injured animal at the scene of an accident…

340.288. Animal deemed abandoned, when, disposal of — immunity — abandoned defined, effect — necropsy authorized, when, disposal of corpse — owner's financial obligation. — 1. Any animal placed in the custody of a licensed veterinarian for treatment, boarding or other care, which…

340.292. Severability. — If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part of sections 340.200 to 340.330 or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall for any reason be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, such ju…

340.294. Penalty — separate offenses. — Any person who violates any provision of sections 340.200 to 340.330 shall, upon conviction in a court of competent jurisdiction, be adjudged guilty of a class A misdemeanor for each offense. The unlawful practice of veterinary medicine sha…

340.296. Veterinary technician, board to register. — The Missouri veterinary medical board shall be responsible for registering any person who wishes to practice as a veterinary technician in this state and shall limit, restrict, supervise and define such practice by board rule a…