2015 New Hampshire Revised Statutes
Title XXX - OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 332-B - NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT
Section 332-B:7 - Powers of the Board.

    332-B:7 Powers of the Board. – The board shall have the power to:
    I. Examine and determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for a license to practice veterinary medicine in this state.
    II. Issue, renew, deny, suspend, revoke licenses and temporary permits to practice veterinary medicine in the state or otherwise discipline licensed veterinarians consistent with the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted thereunder.
    III. Establish fees for examination of applicants, for licenses and for renewal of licenses to practice veterinary medicine, including late fees, and for transcribing and transferring records and other services.
    IV. Conduct investigations and hearings as provided in RSA 332-B:15 and RSA 332-B:16.
    V. [Repealed.]
    V-a. With the approval of the attorney general and the governor and council, compensate the board's counsel, assistants and investigators appointed in connection with its activities under this chapter on a warrant of the governor out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated. Any sums so expended shall be included in the computation of fees established for the subsequent fiscal year under RSA 332-B:7, III.
    VI. Employ full-time or part-time professional, clerical or special personnel necessary to effectuate the provisions of this chapter and purchase or rent necessary office space, equipment and supplies within the limits of appropriations made therefor.
    VII. Appoint from its own membership one or more of the members to act as representatives of the board at any meeting within or without the state where such representation is deemed desirable.
    VIII. Bring proceedings in the courts for the enforcement of this chapter or any regulations made pursuant thereto.
    IX-XI. [Repealed.]

Source. 1971, 328:1. 1981, 490:5, 11, 16. 1999, 314:10, 11, 32, I, eff. Jan. 1, 2000.