2015 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 37 - Professions and Occupations
RS 37:1511 - VETERINARIANS
CHAPTER 18. VETERINARIANS
§1511. Legislative intent
This Chapter is an exercise of the police powers of the state to promote the public health, safety, and welfare by safeguarding the people of this state against incompetent, dishonest, or unprincipled practitioners of veterinary medicine. It is hereby declared that the right to practice veterinary medicine is a privilege conferred by legislative grant to persons possessed of the personal and professional qualifications specified in this Chapter.
Acts 1966, No. 35, §1, eff. July 1, 1967.
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