Ind. Code ch. 25-38.1-2

Ind. Code ch. 25-38.1-2
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Ind. Code § 25-38.1-2-1 Indiana board of veterinary medicine established; members

Sec. 1. (a) The Indiana board of veterinary medicine is established. (b) Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3, the board consists of seven (7) members appointed by the governor. (c) One (1) of the board members must be a registered veterinary technician. (d) One (1) of the board members must be appointed to represent the general public. (e) Not more than four (4) board members may be affiliated with the same political party. (f) A board member may be removed under IC 25-1-6.5-4. [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 15-5-1.1-3(a); subsections (b), (c), (d), (e) formerly 15-5-1.1-3(b).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.16; P.L.78-2017, SEC.19; P.L.249-2019, SEC.137; P.L.48-2022, SEC.19.

Ind. Code § 25-38.1-2-2 Terms of board members

Sec. 2. The term of each member of the board is established under IC 25-1-6.5. [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 15-5-1.1-3(c); subsection (b) formerly 15-5-1.1-3(d).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.17; P.L.78-2017, SEC.20; P.L.249-2019, SEC.138.

Ind. Code § 25-38.1-2-3 Repealed

[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-4.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.78-2017, SEC.21.

Ind. Code § 25-38.1-2-4 Eligibility of board members

Sec. 4. (a) Each member of the board must have been a resident of Indiana for at least five (5) years continuously before appointment and must have been a: (1) licensed veterinarian in the private practice of veterinary medicine; or (2) registered veterinary technician; in Indiana for at least three (3) of those years. (b) Each member of the board must be a graduate of a school or college of veterinary medicine or an accredited veterinary technology program generally recognized as approved, according to the prevailing standard for recognition as a school or college of veterinary medicine at the time of the member's graduation. (c) Each member of the board must be a person of good reputation within the profession and within the community in which the member resides. (d) A member of the board may not be an officer, a director, or an employee in any manufacturing, wholesaling, or retail enterprise dealing in drugs, supplies, instruments, or equipment used or useful in the practice of veterinary medicine, which might constitute or tend to create a conflict of interest between the member's business association and membership on the board. (e) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this section, one (1) member of the board, appointed to represent the general public, must be an Indiana resident who has never been associated with veterinary medicine in any way other than as a consumer. [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-5.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.18; P.L.78-2017, SEC.22.

Ind. Code § 25-38.1-2-5 Board meetings

Sec. 5. (a) The board shall hold an annual meeting in Indianapolis and other regular meetings during the year at places the board sets. (b) The board may hold special meetings as necessary. The chairperson or two (2) members of the board may call a special meeting. (c) Four (4) members of the board constitute a quorum. (d) All meetings must be open and public. However, the board may meet in closed session: (1) to prepare, approve, administer, or grade examinations; (2) to deliberate the qualifications of an applicant for license or registration; or (3) to deliberate the disposition of a proceeding to discipline a licensed veterinarian or registered veterinary technician. (e) Minutes of each regular and special meeting shall be compiled and kept as a permanent record in the same office as other records of the board are kept. The board is responsible for the care and safekeeping of the minutes. [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 15-5-1.1-6(a); subsection (b) formerly 15-5-1.1-6(b); subsection (c) formerly 15-5-1.1-6(c); subsection (d) formerly 15-5-1.1-6(d); subsection (e) formerly 15-5-1.1-6(e).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.48-2022, SEC.20.

Ind. Code § 25-38.1-2-6 Travel reimbursement

Sec. 6. Each member of the board is entitled to reimbursement for traveling and other expenses as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency. [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-6(f).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.

Ind. Code § 25-38.1-2-7 Officers; duties of the state veterinarian

Sec. 7. (a) At its annual meeting, the board shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson and other necessary officers determined by the board. Officers shall serve for a term of one (1) year or until a successor is elected. There is no limitation on the number of terms an officer may serve. (b) The state veterinarian shall be the chief administrative officer of and technical adviser to the board. (c) The duties of the state veterinarian are the duties the board delegates to the state veterinarian and include: (1) corresponding for the board; (2) keeping accounts and records of all receipts and disbursements by the board; (3) keeping records of all applications for license or registration; (4) keeping a register of all persons currently licensed or registered by the board; (5) keeping permanent records of all board proceedings; and (6) performing any other administrative function of the board delegated by the board. [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-7.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.19; P.L.48-2022, SEC.21.

Ind. Code § 25-38.1-2-8 Liberal construction of supervisory powers

Sec. 8. The powers granted to the board in this chapter are to enable the board to effectively supervise the practice of veterinary medicine and are to be construed liberally to accomplish this objective. [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(a).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.

Ind. Code § 25-38.1-2-9 Board powers; qualifications of applicants

Sec. 9. The board is vested with the sole authority to determine the qualifications of applicants for: (1) a license to practice veterinary medicine; and (2) registration to practice as a registered veterinary technician; in Indiana. [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(b).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.20.

Ind. Code § 25-38.1-2-10 Board powers; licenses and permits

Sec. 10. The board is vested with the sole authority to issue, renew, deny, suspend, or revoke: (1) licenses and special permits to practice veterinary medicine; and (2) registrations or special permits to practice as a registered veterinary technician; in Indiana. [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(c).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.21.

Ind. Code § 25-38.1-2-11 Board powers; authority to discipline

Sec. 11. The board is vested with sole authority to discipline licensed veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians consistent with this article and the rules adopted under this chapter. [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(d).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.

Ind. Code § 25-38.1-2-12 Board powers; examinations

Sec. 12. The board is vested with the sole authority to determine the following: (1) The examinations applicants are required to take. (2) The subjects to be covered on the examinations. (3) The places where and the dates on which examinations will be given. (4) The deadlines for applying to take the examinations. [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(e).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.22.

Ind. Code § 25-38.1-2-13 Continuing education

Sec. 13. The board may establish by rule minimum standards of continuing education for the renewal of licenses to practice veterinary medicine and for the renewal of registrations as a registered veterinary technician. The rules adopted under this section must comply with IC 25-1-4-3. [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(f).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.23.

Ind. Code § 25-38.1-2-14 Standards of professional conduct

Sec. 14. The board shall adopt by rule standards of professional conduct for the competent practice of veterinary medicine and the competent practice of a registered veterinary technician. [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(g).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.24.

Ind. Code § 25-38.1-2-14.5 Rules

Sec. 14.5. If the board determines that an emergency presents a risk to the delivery of competent, honest, and principled veterinary services in Indiana as described in IC 15-17.5-2-4, the board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that: (1) suspend or modify licensing, examination, continuing education, or permit requirements under this article; or (2) implement measures that safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens and animals of Indiana. As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.93-2024, SEC.193.

Ind. Code § 25-38.1-2-15 Investigations

Sec. 15. (a) Subject to IC 25-1-7, the board may conduct investigations for the purpose of discovering violations of this article by: (1) licensed veterinarians or registered veterinary technicians; or (2) persons practicing veterinary medicine without a license or persons practicing as a registered veterinary technician without being registered. (b) The board, and the state veterinarian if authorized by the board, has the power to subpoena witnesses and to send for and compel the production of books, records, papers, and documents for the furtherance of any investigation under this chapter. The circuit or superior court located in the county where the subpoena is to be issued shall enforce the subpoena. [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(h).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.48-2022, SEC.23.

Ind. Code § 25-38.1-2-16 Inspections

Sec. 16. The board may inspect, without notice and during normal working hours, veterinary hospitals, clinics, or other establishments to determine if the veterinary hospitals, clinics, or other establishments meet the board's standards of cleanliness and sanitation as defined by the board's rules. [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(i).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.

Ind. Code § 25-38.1-2-17 Hearings

Sec. 17. The board may hold hearings on all matters properly brought before the board. When conducting hearings, the board may administer oaths, receive evidence, make findings, and enter orders consistent with the findings. The board may require by subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of papers, records, or other documentary evidence and commission depositions. The board may designate one (1) or more of its members to serve as the board's hearing officer. [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(j).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.

Ind. Code § 25-38.1-2-18 Court enforcement

Sec. 18. The board may bring proceedings in the courts for the enforcement of this article or any rules adopted under this chapter. [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(k).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.

Ind. Code § 25-38.1-2-19 Repealed

[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) part formerly 15-5-1.1-8(l); subsection (a) part, (b) formerly 15-5-1.1-20.2.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.25; P.L.48-2022, SEC.24. Repealed by P.L.201-2023, SEC.235.

Ind. Code § 25-38.1-2-20 Reciprocal agreements

Sec. 20. The board may enter into reciprocal agreements with its counterpart boards in other states and may effect agreements by rule. [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(m).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.

Ind. Code § 25-38.1-2-21 Board representation at meetings

Sec. 21. The board may appoint one (1) or more board members to act as representatives of the board at any meeting inside or outside Indiana where representation is desirable. [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(n).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.

Ind. Code § 25-38.1-2-22 Support personnel and supplies

Sec. 22. The state board shall provide the board with full-time or part-time professional and clerical personnel and supplies, including printed matter and equipment, necessary to implement this article. [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(o).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.48-2022, SEC.25.

Ind. Code § 25-38.1-2-23 Rules

Sec. 23. The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that the board considers necessary to carry out the board's duties. [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(p).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.

Ind. Code § 25-38.1-2-24 Seal

Sec. 24. The board may adopt an appropriate seal, which may be affixed to all license and registration certificates and other official documents of the board. [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(q).] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12.

Ind. Code § 25-38.1-2-25 Veterinary medicine fund

Sec. 25. (a) The veterinary medicine fund is established to provide funds for administering and enforcing the provisions of this article, including investigating and taking enforcement action against violators of this article. The fund shall be administered by the state board for the board. (b) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from the money in the fund. The fund consists of money from the fee imposed under section 19(b) of this chapter (before its repeal). (c) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public money may be invested. (d) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. However, if the total amount in the fund exceeds seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($750,000) at the end of a state fiscal year after payment of all claims and expenses, the amount that exceeds seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($750,000) reverts to the state general fund. (e) Money in the fund is continually appropriated to the state board for its use in administering and enforcing this article, conducting investigations, and taking enforcement action against persons violating this article. (f) The attorney general, the board, and the state board may enter into a memorandum of understanding to provide the attorney general with funds to conduct investigations and pursue enforcement action against violators of this article. (g) The attorney general and the state board shall present the memorandum of understanding annually to the board for review. As added by P.L.58-2008, SEC.26. Amended by P.L.48-2022, SEC.26; P.L.9-2024, SEC.471.

Ind. Code § 25-38.1-2-26 Treatment of references and rules

Sec. 26. (a) Any reference in a law, rule, license, permit, registration, certification, order, agreement, or other document to or by the Indiana board of veterinary medical examiners shall be treated after June 30, 2023, as a reference to the board. (b) Any rules adopted by the Indiana board of veterinary medical examiners before July 1, 2023, are considered, after June 30, 2023, rules of the board. As added by P.L.48-2022, SEC.27.
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