Georgia Code
Title 43 - Professions and Businesses
Chapter 50 - Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians

Article 1 - General Provisions

§ 43-50-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 43-50-2. Legislative Purpose - It is the purpose of this chapter to promote, preserve,...

§ 43-50-3. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Ga. L....

Article 2 - State Board of Veterinary Medicine

§ 43-50-20. [For Effective Date, See note.] Creation of Board; Members; Qualifications; Vacancies; Expenses; Meetings; Officers - History. Ga. L. 1908, p. 88, §§ 1, 2; Civil...

§ 43-50-21. General Powers of Board; Liberal Construction of Powers - History. Ga. L. 1908, p. 88, § 2; Code 1933,...

§ 43-50-21.1. Monitoring and Rehabilitation of Impaired Veterinarians; Definitions; Confidentiality; Costs - History. Code 1981, § 43-50-21.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 3 - Licensing

Part 1 - Veterinarians

§ 43-50-30. License Requirement for Practice of Veterinary Medicine; Practice by Business Employee - History. Code 1933, § 84-1503, enacted by Ga. L. 1965,...

§ 43-50-31. Application for License; Qualifications; Recordation of License - History. Ga. L. 1908, p. 88, §§ 3, 4; Civil...

Part 2 - Licensing Generally

§ 43-50-40. [For Effective Date, See note.] Renewal of Licenses; Reinstatement; Waiver of Fee; Continuing Education; Inactive Status - History. Code 1933, § 84-1508, enacted by Ga. L. 1965,...

§ 43-50-41. Disciplinary Action; Subpoenas; Judicial Review; Reinstatement; Investigatory Powers; Immunity; Failure to Appear; Voluntary Surrender of License - The plea of nolo contendere or the order entered pursuant...

§ 43-50-42. Issuance and Renewal of Temporary License for Transitioning Service Members - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 260, § 2; Code 1981,...

§ 43-50-43. Veterinary Faculty Licenses - The board may, in its discretion, issue a veterinary faculty...

§ 43-50-44. Exemptions From Article - This article shall not be construed to prohibit: History. Code...

§ 43-50-45. Unlawful Acts; Penalties; Injunctions - History. Code 1933, § 84-1512, enacted by Ga. L. 1965,...

Part 3 - Veterinary Technicians

§ 43-50-50. Purpose of Part - It is the purpose of this part to encourage more...

§ 43-50-51. Practice of Veterinary Technology by Licensed Veterinary Technician - History. Code 1981, § 43-50-51 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 43-50-52. Application for License as Veterinary Technician; Qualifications; Examination; Renewal; Applicants Registered in Other States; Board’s Responsibility - History. Code 1981, § 43-50-52 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 43-50-53. Administration of Examinations; Reexamination; Reactivation - History. Code 1981, § 43-50-53 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 43-50-54. Supervision Required; Prohibited Activities of Technician - History. Code 1981, § 43-50-54 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 43-50-55. Posting Notice of Use of Licensed Veterinary Technicians; Proper Identification - History. Code 1981, § 43-50-55 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 43-50-56. Veterinarian Responsible for Licensed Veterinary Technician’s Violations of Limitations on Duties - A veterinarian who utilizes a licensed veterinary technician shall be...

Article 3A - Veterinary Assistants

§ 43-50-60. Purpose - It is the purpose of this article to encourage more...

§ 43-50-61. Practice of Veterinary Technology by a Veterinary Assistant - History. Code 1981, § 43-50-61 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 43-50-62. Supervision Required; Prohibited Uses of Veterinary Assistant - History. Code 1981, § 43-50-62 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 43-50-63. Posting Notice of Use of Veterinary Assistant; Proper Identification Required - History. Code 1981, § 43-50-63 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 43-50-64. Veterinarian Ultimately Responsible for Violations of Veterinary Assistant - A veterinarian who utilizes a veterinary assistant shall be responsible...

Article 4 - Good Samaritan Treatment of Animals

§ 43-50-80. Good Faith Emergency Treatment to Sick or Injured Animals; No Liability - Any person who gratuitously and in good faith administers emergency...

Article 5 - Facilities and Equipment

§ 43-50-90. [For Effective Date, See note.] Establishing Standards for Facilities and Equipment; Monitoring, Investigation, and Enforcement Actions - History. Code 1981, § 43-50-70, enacted by Ga. L. 2003,...

§ 43-50-91. [For Effective Date, See note.] Facilities Accredited by American Zoo and Aquarium Association or Equivalent Agency Exempt - This article shall not apply to any facility owned by...

Article 6 - Operation of Board

§ 43-50-110. Duties, Powers, and Authority of Board; Regulation - The board shall have all of the duties, powers, and...