§ 5-25-10. Qualifications for licensure.
Any applicant for licensure shall submit to the department written evidence on forms furnished by the department that the applicant meets all of the following requirements:
(1) Is a graduate of a school or college of veterinary medicine recognized and accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association and by the department or certification by the Educational Council for Foreign Veterinary Graduates;
(2) Pays an application fee as set forth in § 23-1-54 at the time of submitting the application, which, in no case is returned to the applicant;
(3) Is of good moral character, evidenced in the manner prescribed by the department;
(4) Complies with any other qualifications that the department prescribes by regulation; and
(5) Complies with the continuing education requirements adopted by the department.
History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 531, § 2; P.L. 2001, ch. 77, art. 14, § 3; P.L. 2004, ch. 170, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 241, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 73, art. 39, § 2; P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 9, § 2; P.L. 2018, ch. 176, § 6; P.L. 2018, ch. 289, § 6.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 5 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 5-25 - Veterinary Practice
Section 5-25-1. - Chapter title — Creation of board of veterinary medicine.
Section 5-25-2. - Definitions.
Section 5-25-3. - Board — Composition — Appointment and terms of members.
Section 5-25-4. - Board — Qualifications of members.
Section 5-25-5. - Disposition of fees collected.
Section 5-25-6. - Board and department — Powers and duties.
Section 5-25-7. - Practice of veterinary medicine defined.
Section 5-25-7.1. - Record of animals receiving veterinary services.
Section 5-25-8. - Penalty for unauthorized practice of veterinary medicine.
Section 5-25-9. - Prosecution of violations.
Section 5-25-10. - Qualifications for licensure.
Section 5-25-11. - Licensing of veterinarians.
Section 5-25-12. - Expiration and renewal of licenses.
Section 5-25-13. - Emergency services.
Section 5-25-14. - Grounds for denial, revocation, or suspension of license.
Section 5-25-15. - Procedure for discipline of veterinarians.
Section 5-25-17. - Immunity from liability for gratuitous emergency care.