Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2023. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2023.
Sec. 15. (a) Subject to IC 25-1-7, the board may conduct investigations for the purpose of discovering violations of this article by:
(1) licensed veterinarians or registered veterinary technicians; or
(2) persons practicing veterinary medicine without a license or persons practicing as a registered veterinary technician without being registered.
(b) The board, and the state veterinarian if authorized by the board, has the power to subpoena witnesses and to send for and compel the production of books, records, papers, and documents for the furtherance of any investigation under this chapter. The circuit or superior court located in the county where the subpoena is to be issued shall enforce the subpoena.
[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-8(h).]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.48-2022, SEC.23.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 25. Professions and Occupations
Chapter 2. Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
25-38.1-2-1. Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
25-38.1-2-1-b. Indiana Board of Veterinary Medicine Established; Members
25-38.1-2-2. Terms of Board Members
25-38.1-2-4. Eligibility of Board Members
25-38.1-2-6. Travel Reimbursement
25-38.1-2-7. Officers; Duties of the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
25-38.1-2-7-b. Officers; Duties of the State Veterinarian
25-38.1-2-8. Liberal Construction of Supervisory Powers
25-38.1-2-9. Board Powers; Qualifications of Applicants
25-38.1-2-10. Board Powers; Licenses and Permits
25-38.1-2-11. Board Powers; Authority to Discipline
25-38.1-2-12. Board Powers; Examinations
25-38.1-2-13. Continuing Education
25-38.1-2-14. Standards of Professional Conduct
25-38.1-2-14.5. Emergency Rules
25-38.1-2-15-b. Investigations
25-38.1-2-18. Court Enforcement
25-38.1-2-20. Reciprocal Agreements
25-38.1-2-21. Board Representation at Meetings
25-38.1-2-22. Support Personnel and Supplies
25-38.1-2-22-b. Support Personnel and Supplies
25-38.1-2-25. Veterinary Investigative Fund