1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Board” means the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.

   2. (2) Limited Use Veterinary Hospital.

      1. (a) “Limited use veterinary hospital” means a building or portion of a building that is regularly used for the treatment of animals on a limited basis without involving surgical procedures by a veterinarian.
      2. (b) “Limited use veterinary hospital” includes a facility with services such as vaccinations, heartworm and fecal tests, and the dispensing of preventative medicines.
   3. (3) “Person” means an individual, business entity, or veterinarian who owns, operates, or is involved in the ownership or operation of a limited use veterinary hospital.

Authority: Agriculture Article, §2-304.1, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: July 15, 1996 (23:14 Md. R. 1011)

Regulation .04A amended effective October 15, 2012 (39:20 Md. R. 1308)