2015 Tennessee Code
Title 63 - Professions Of The Healing Arts
Chapter 12 - Tennessee Veterinary Practice Act of 1967
§ 63-12-112 - License requirement -- Qualifications of applicants.

TN Code § 63-12-112 (2015) What's This?

(a) Any person wishing to practice veterinary medicine in this state shall obtain a license from the board. It is unlawful for such person to practice veterinary medicine as defined in ยง 63-12-103 unless the person obtains a license; and if the person so practices, the person shall be considered to have violated the provisions of this chapter.

(b) The board may admit to examination any applicant who submits satisfactory evidence that the applicant:

(1) Is a graduate of a school or college of veterinary medicine approved by the board;

(2) Is in good physical and mental health;

(3) Is of good moral character;

(4) Is a citizen of the United States or Canada or legally entitled to live within the United States;

(5) Subscribes to and will uphold the principles incorporated in the Constitution of the United States; and

(6) Has paid the required fee.

(c) Any person holding a license to practice veterinary medicine in this state that is valid on September 1, 1967, is considered to be licensed to practice veterinary medicine under this chapter and is subject to all the provisions thereof.

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