1. I. [Repealed.]

2. II. Misconduct sufficient to support disciplinary proceedings under this section shall include:

   1. (a) The practice of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice under this chapter;
   2. (b) Conviction of a felony or any offense involving moral turpitude;
   3. (c) Any unprofessional conduct, or dishonorable conduct unworthy of, and affecting the practice of, the profession;
   4. (d) Unfitness or incompetency to practice the profession or any particular aspect or specialty thereof as evidenced by negligent or willful acts performed in a manner inconsistent with the health or safety of animals under the care of the licensee, the intentional injury of an animal or human in a context related to the profession, or a pattern of conduct inconsistent with the basic skills and knowledge required to practice the profession;
   5. (e) Addiction to the use of alcohol or other habit-forming drugs to a degree which renders the person unfit to practice under this chapter;
   6. (f) Mental or physical incompetency to practice under this chapter;
   7. (g) Willful or repeated violation of the provisions of this chapter;
   8. (h) Suspension or revocation of a license, similar to one issued under this chapter, in another jurisdiction and not reinstated;
   9. (i) The use of advertising or solicitation which is false, misleading, or fraudulent or is otherwise deemed unprofessional under rules adopted by the board;
   10. (j) Having professional association with or employing any person practicing veterinary medicine unlawfully;
   11. (k) Fraud or dishonesty in the application or reporting of any test disease in animals;
   12. (l) Failure to keep the veterinary premises and equipment in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition;
   13. (m) Failure to report as required by law, or making false report of any contagious or infectious disease;
   14. (n) Dishonesty or gross negligence in the inspection of foodstuffs, maintenance of medical records, or the issuance of health, vaccination, or inspection certificates; or
   15. (o) [Repealed.]
   16. (p) Unprofessional conduct as defined in rules adopted by the board.
3. III. [Repealed.]
4. IV. [Repealed.]

Source. 1971, 328:1. 1981, 490:9. 1987, 289:3. 1994, 412:43. 1999, 314:20-24, eff. Jan. 1, 2000. 2023, 212:36, III, eff. Oct. 3, 2023.