The board shall select appropriate sanction(s):

1. (a) From the list in Vet 402.02; and

2. (b) By choosing, in light of the characteristics determined pursuant to Vet 402.04, the sanction or combination of sanctions:

   1. (1) Most likely to protect public health and safety;
   2. (2) Most likely to prevent future misconduct by the licensee;
   3. (3) Takes into account any acknowledgement of fault by the licensee and any cooperation by the licensee with the board's investigation of misconduct;
   4. (4) Takes into account the licensee’s state of mind at the time of the offense
   5. (5) Most likely to correct any attitudinal, educational, or other deficiencies which led to the licensee's misconduct;
   6. (6) That encourages the responsible practice of veterinary medicine; and
   7. (7) That demonstrates to the licensee and the public the board's intention to ensure that its licensees practice in accordance with applicable law and to promote public welfare.

Source. #13557, eff 3-1-23