2899.1 As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings ascribed:

Act - the District of Columbia Board of Veterinary Practice Act of 1982, D.C. Law 4-171, D.C. Code §§2-2721 to 2-2737 (1987 Supp.).

Applicant - a person applying for a license to practice veterinary medicine under this chapter.

Board - the District of Columbia Board of Veterinary Examiners for the District of Columbia, established by the Act.

Chairperson - the Chairperson of the Board of Veterinary Examiners designated by the Mayor pursuant to §6(k) of the Act, D.C. Code §2-2725(k) (1987 Supp.), or a person designated by the board to preside at a hearing or act in place of the Chairperson.

Veterinarian - a person licensed to practice veterinary medicine under this chapter.

Veterinary Assistant - an person who is trained in animal care and who performs duties under the supervision of a veterinarian.

2899.2 The definitions in §3399 of chapter 33 of this title are incorporated by reference into and are applicable to this title.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 2226, 2239 (March 25, 1988).