Chapter 156 — State Board of Veterinary Medicine

156.001 Definitions This section defines key terms used throughout the veterinary medicine chapter. It covers what counts as an accredited … 156.01 State Board of Veterinary Medicine This section creates the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine. The board has five licensed veterinarians and two … 156.015 Fees This section sets the fees for veterinary licenses in Minnesota. It lists maximum amounts for initial applications, … 156.02 Applicants for License; Qualifications This section explains what you need to apply for a veterinary license in Minnesota. You must be at least 18, have good … 156.03 Examination; Payment This section requires veterinary license applicants to pay fees and pass both the national veterinary exam and the … 156.04 Board to Issue License This section says the Board of Veterinary Medicine must give a license to anyone who passes the required exam, has the … 156.05 License This section describes what a veterinary license looks like. It must be signed by the board president and secretary and … 156.06 License Recorded This section requires that every veterinary license be recorded in the board's official records before it is issued. … 156.07 License Renewal This section requires licensed veterinarians and veterinary technicians to renew their licenses on a regular schedule … 156.071 Reinstatement of Expired License This section explains how to get back a veterinary license that has expired. If it has been less than five years, you … 156.072 Nonresidents; Licenses This section explains how veterinarians licensed in other states or Canada can get a Minnesota license. If they have … 156.0721 Institutional Licensure This section creates a special license for veterinarians employed by the University of Minnesota who graduated from … 156.073 Temporary Permit This section allows the board to issue a temporary permit to practice veterinary medicine while a qualified applicant … 156.074 Temporary License This section provides a temporary license for graduates of non-accredited veterinary schools who have completed their … 156.075 Requirement for Equine Teeth Floaters This section allows non-veterinarians to perform equine teeth floating if they have proper certification from a … 156.076 Direct Supervision; Unlicensed Veterinary Employees This section requires unlicensed veterinary employees to work under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian or … 156.077 Licensed Veterinary Technicians This section creates the licensed veterinary technician credential in Minnesota. To qualify, you must graduate from an … 156.078 Nonresidents; Licensed Veterinary Technicians This section explains how veterinary technicians licensed in other states or Canada can transfer their credentials to … 156.08 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 156.081 Revocation; Suspension This section lists the reasons the Board of Veterinary Medicine can suspend or revoke a veterinarian's license. Grounds … 156.082 Veterinary Medical Records This section protects the privacy of veterinary medical records held by government agencies. These records are … 156.09 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 156.10 Unlawful Practice Without License or Permit; Gross Misdemeanor This section makes it a gross misdemeanor to practice veterinary medicine in Minnesota without a license or temporary … 156.11 Firms Not to Practice This section makes it illegal for any business firm to practice veterinary medicine in Minnesota unless it is organized … 156.12 Practice of Veterinary Medicine This section defines what counts as practicing veterinary medicine and lists activities that are allowed without a … 156.121 Facility Inspection This section gives the Board of Veterinary Medicine the power to inspect veterinary facilities during business hours in … 156.122 Courts to Report This section requires courts to report certain legal findings about veterinarians to the Board of Veterinary Medicine. … 156.123 Cooperation Required This section requires veterinarians who are under investigation by the board to cooperate fully. This means answering … 156.124 Immunity This section protects people who report veterinarians to the Board of Veterinary Medicine in good faith. Reporters … 156.125 Mental Examination; Access to Medical Data This section allows the board to order a veterinarian to undergo a mental or physical examination or substance use … 156.126 Temporary Suspension of License This section allows the board to temporarily suspend a veterinarian's license without a hearing if continued practice … 156.127 Forms of Disciplinary Action This section lists all the ways the Board of Veterinary Medicine can discipline a veterinarian. Options include revoking … 156.13 Penalties, How Recovered This section explains how penalties under the veterinary medicine chapter are collected. The Board of Veterinary … 156.14 Expenses This section states that the costs of running the veterinary medicine regulatory system are paid from money appropriated … 156.15 Cease and Desist Orders This section gives the board power to issue cease and desist orders against people who are practicing veterinary … 156.16 Definitions This section defines terms used in the veterinary drug regulation sections of the chapter. Key definitions include what … 156.17 Possession Prohibited This section makes it illegal to possess veterinary prescription drugs unless you are a licensed veterinarian, … 156.18 Veterinary Prescription Drugs This section sets the rules for prescribing and dispensing veterinary drugs. Veterinarians must have a valid … 156.19 Extra-label Use This section controls the use of veterinary drugs on food-producing animals in ways not listed on the drug label. Only a … 156.20 Inspections and Samples This section allows the Board of Veterinary Medicine to inspect veterinary facilities and collect drug samples when …