Title 37, Title 37

The board may adopt rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

(1) The board shall establish a medical assistance program to assist licensees who are found to be physically or mentally impaired by habitual intemperance or the excessive use of addictive drugs, alcohol, or any other drug or substance or by mental illness or chronic physical il…

A person may not practice veterinary medicine or veterinary surgery in this state unless licensed and registered as required by this chapter, nor may a person practice veterinary medicine or surgery whose authority to practice is suspended or revoked by the board.

A person desiring to begin the practice of veterinary medicine or veterinary surgery in this state or who desires to hold out to the public that the person is a practitioner of veterinary medicine or veterinary surgery, except as provided in 37-18-104, shall apply to the departme…

(1) The board shall, at the conclusion of a regular examination or after investigation, if in its judgment the applicant is qualified, authorize the department to issue a license to practice veterinary medicine. (2) Each license granted must be signed by the president and secreta…

A person may not practice veterinary medicine in this state without possessing and displaying prominently in the person's principal office a current and valid license issued under this part.

Money received under this chapter shall be deposited in the state special revenue fund for the use of the board, subject to 37-1-101(6).

(1) A veterinarian licensed under 37-18-302 is responsible for determining whether tasks delegated to a licensed veterinary technician are: (a) within the employees' training, expertise, and skills; (b) allowed by rule under direct supervision, immediate supervision, or indirect …

A license fee or license tax may not be imposed upon a person who practices veterinary medicine, as a condition to the practice of the profession, by any municipality or other political subdivision of the state, including a local government with self-governing powers.

The purpose of this part is to provide the most humane disposition possible of unwanted, stray, abandoned, discarded, or dangerous animals by providing for the certification of agencies and euthanasia technicians.

As used in this part, the following definitions apply: (1) "Certified agency" means a law enforcement agency, a public or private animal control agency, or a humane society organized for the prevention of cruelty to animals that has certification from the board to possess control…

The board may: (1) establish qualifications and prescribe the application format for certification as a certified agency or as a certified euthanasia technician and review each application for compliance with certification requirements; (2) examine and determine the qualification…

(1) A person may not possess controlled substances for the purpose of euthanasia without first becoming a licensed veterinarian or a certified agency under rules adopted by the board. (2) Certified agencies shall apply for registration with the applicable state or federal agency …

(1) A person may not administer controlled substances for euthanasia purposes unless the person is a licensed veterinarian, a certified euthanasia technician, or support personnel as defined by rules adopted by the board. (2) A certified euthanasia technician may use controlled s…

Any fees collected under this part must be deposited in a state special revenue account to offset costs incurred by the board or department in carrying out this part.

(1) (a) An individual seeking to practice as a veterinary technician in this state must be licensed as a veterinary technician by the board. (2) To be eligible for licensure as a veterinary technician, an applicant: (a) shall file an application on a form furnished by the departm…

(1) A licensed veterinary technician may, under written authorization and direction of a veterinarian licensed under this chapter, administer or dispense drugs, medicines, or appliances and perform procedures as provided by rule. (2) In an emergency, a licensed veterinary technic…

As used in this part, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply: (1) "Extralabel use" means the use of an approved drug in a manner that is not in accordance with the approved label directions. (2) "Veterinary dispensing technician" means a nonpharmac…

The provisions of this part do not apply to: (1) a veterinarian, a veterinary technician, or a veterinarian's practice; or (2) a pharmacist, a pharmacy technician, or a pharmacy.

(1) A person, partnership, association, corporation, or limited liability company may not open, establish, operate, maintain, or do business as a veterinary retail facility without first obtaining a license from the board of pharmacy. (2) The board of pharmacy shall prescribe the…

(1) Veterinary prescription drugs dispensed by a veterinary retail facility pursuant to a licensed veterinarian's prescription must be dispensed by a veterinary dispensing technician and are for use on livestock only, as defined in 81-2-702. (2) An employee of a veterinary retail…

A veterinary retail facility may employ a veterinary dispensing technician who shall successfully complete: (1) an academic program approved by the board of veterinary medicine; or (2) a certification program approved by the board of veterinary medicine.

(1) A veterinary dispensing technician shall register with the board of veterinary medicine on an annual basis. (2) The current veterinary dispensing technician license must be conspicuously displayed and in the veterinary retail facility where the veterinary dispensing technicia…

A person, partnership, association, corporation, or limited liability company violating the provisions of this part is guilty of a misdemeanor. On conviction for any violation of this part, the board may revoke a permit or registration issued pursuant to this part or issue other …