It is hereby declared that the practice of veterinary medicine is a privilege that is granted by legislative authority in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare. To protect the public from being misled by incompetent, unscrupulous and unauthorized practitioners and from unprofessional or illegal practices by persons licensed to practice veterinary medicine, this chapter is enacted in the interest of the health, safety and welfare of the animal population and the citizens of Tennessee.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts
Chapter 12 - Tennessee Veterinary Practice Act
Part 1 - Tennessee Veterinary Practice Act
§ 63-12-102. Purpose of Chapter
§ 63-12-103. Chapter Definitions
§ 63-12-109. Funds of Board — Disposition of Surplus
§ 63-12-113. Temporary Licenses
§ 63-12-117. Issuance of License Without Examination — Reciprocity
§ 63-12-119. Penalty for Unlicensed Practice
§ 63-12-125. Administrative Procedures
§ 63-12-131. Fraudulent Filing of License or Diploma
§ 63-12-132. Enjoining Violations