(a) It is unlawful in Minnesota for any firm, other than one organized pursuant to chapter 319B, to practice veterinary medicine, or to hold itself out or advertise itself in any way as being entitled to practice veterinary medicine, or to receive compensation derived from the practice of veterinary medicine or the performance of veterinary services by any person, whether that person is licensed to practice veterinary medicine or not. Any firm violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and must be fined not more than $3,000 for each offense. Each day that this section is violated is a separate offense.
(b) Notwithstanding section 319B.08, a veterinary medical practice firm has 12 months after the death of an owner before all of the owner's ownership interest must be acquired by the practice, by persons permitted to own the ownership interest, or by some combination.
(5851-11) 1937 c 119 s 11; 1971 c 450 s 1; 1976 c 239 s 72; 1984 c 628 art 3 s 11; 1997 c 174 art 12 s 70; 1999 c 86 art 1 s 37; 1999 c 231 s 161
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Section 156.001 — Definitions.
Section 156.01 — State Board Of Veterinary Medicine.
Section 156.02 — Applicants For License; Qualifications.
Section 156.03 — Examination; Payment.
Section 156.04 — Board To Issue License.
Section 156.06 — License Recorded.
Section 156.07 — License Renewal.
Section 156.071 — Reinstatement Of Expired License.
Section 156.072 — Nonresidents; Licenses.
Section 156.073 — Temporary Permit.
Section 156.074 — Temporary License.
Section 156.075 — Requirement For Equine Teeth Floaters.
Section 156.081 — Revocation; Suspension.
Section 156.082 — Veterinary Medical Records.
Section 156.10 — Unlawful Practice Without License Or Permit; Gross Misdemeanor.
Section 156.11 — Firms Not To Practice.
Section 156.12 — Practice Of Veterinary Medicine.
Section 156.121 — Facility Inspection.
Section 156.122 — Courts To Report.
Section 156.123 — Cooperation Required.
Section 156.125 — Mental Examination; Access To Medical Data.
Section 156.126 — Temporary Suspension Of License.
Section 156.127 — Forms Of Disciplinary Action.
Section 156.13 — Penalties, How Recovered.
Section 156.15 — Cease And Desist Orders.
Section 156.17 — Possession Prohibited.
Section 156.18 — Veterinary Prescription Drugs.