§ 5-25-9. Prosecution of violations.
Complaints for the violation of the provisions of this chapter may be made by the director of the department of health, the administrator of the division of professional regulation, the executive director or authorized agent of the board of veterinary medicine, or any person including a member of the board to the police of the city or town in which the violation occurred for prosecution. If the complaint is made by a member of the board, division, or by any employee or official of the state designated in this chapter, that person is exempt from giving surety for costs in the complaint.
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.