§ 5-25-4. Board — Qualifications of members.
Five (5) members of the board shall:
(1) Be residents of this state and licensed to practice within this state for at least five (5) years prior to appointment; and
(2) Be actively engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine for at least five (5) of the seven (7) years immediately preceding their appointment.
History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 531, § 2.
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.