2006 Code of Virginia § 54.1-3807 - Refusal to grant and to renew; revocation and suspension of licenses and certificates

54.1-3807. Refusal to grant and to renew; revocation and suspension oflicenses and certificates.

The Board may refuse to grant or to renew, may suspend or revoke any licenseto practice veterinary medicine or to practice as a veterinary technician ifsuch applicant or holder:

1. Is convicted of any felony or of any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude;

2. Employs or permits any person who does not hold a license to practiceveterinary medicine or to practice as a licensed veterinary technician toperform work which can lawfully be performed only by a person holding theappropriate license;

3. Willfully violates any provision of this chapter or any regulation of theBoard;

4. Has violated any federal or state law relating to controlled substances asdefined in Chapter 34 ( 54.1-3400 et seq.) of this title;

5. Is guilty of unprofessional conduct as defined by regulations of the Board;

6. Uses alcohol or drugs to the extent such use renders him unsafe topractice or suffers from any mental or physical condition rendering himunsafe to practice; or

7. Has had his license to practice veterinary medicine or as a veterinarytechnician in any other state revoked or suspended.

(1978, c. 539, 54-786.4; 1979, c. 243; 1988, c. 765.)