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2009 Kentucky Revised Statutes
CHAPTER 321 VETERINARIANS
321.351 Disciplinary action -- Offenses subject to disciplinary action.
Download pdfwritten reprimand, or any combination thereof regarding any licensee upon proof
that the licensee has:
(a) Committed any act of dishonesty or corruption. If the act constitutes a crime, conviction in a criminal proceeding is not a condition precedent to
disciplinary action. Upon conviction of the crime, the judgment and sentence
are presumptive evidence at the ensuing disciplinary hearing of the guilt of the
licensee or applicant. Conviction includes all instances in which a plea of no
contest on the basis of the conviction; (b) Misrepresented or concealed a material fact in obtaining a license, or in reinstatement thereof; (c) Committed any unfair, false, misleading, or deceptive act or practice;
(d) Been incompetent or negligent in the practice of veterinary medicine;
(e) Violated any state statute or administrative regulation governing the practice of veterinary medicine or any activities undertaken by a veterinarian; (f) Failed to comply with an order issued by the board or an assurance of voluntary compliance; (g) Violated the code of ethical conduct as set forth by the board by administrative regulation; or (h) Violated any applicable provision of any federal or state law or regulation regarding the dispensing of controlled or legend drugs. (2) Five (5) years from the date of a revocation, any person whose license has been revoked may petition the board for reinstatement. The board shall investigate the
petition and may reinstate the license upon a finding that the individual has
complied with any terms prescribed by the board and is again able to competently
engage in the practice of veterinary medicine. (3) When in the judgment of the board, an alleged violation is not of a serious nature, and the evidence presented to the board after the investigation and appropriate
opportunity for the licensee to respond, provides a clear indication that the alleged
violation did in fact occur, the board may issue a written reprimand to the licensee.
A copy of the reprimand shall be placed in the permanent file of the licensee. The
licensee shall have the right to file a response to the reprimand within thirty (30)
days of its receipt and to have the response placed in the permanent licensure file.
The licensee may alternatively, within thirty (30) days of the receipt, file a request
for hearing with the board. Upon receipt of this request the board shall set aside the
written reprimand and set the matter for hearing. (4) At any time during the investigative or hearing processes, the board may enter into an agreed order or accept an assurance of voluntary compliance with the licensee
which effectively deals with the complaint. (5) The board may reconsider, modify, or reverse its probation, suspensions, or other disciplinary action. Effective: July 14, 1992
History: Created 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 299, sec. 13, effective July 14, 1992.
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