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Veterinary Practice Act 2003.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
South Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to protect animal health, safety and welfare and the public interest by providing for the registration of veterinary surgeons; to regulate the provision of veterinary treatment for the purposes of maintaining high standards of competence and conduct by veterinary surgeons; and for other purposes.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 15 September 2003.
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 79 sections divided into seven Parts and completed by one Schedule, provides for the continuation of the Veterinary Surgeons Board as the Veterinary Surgeons Board of South Australia, and defines its composition. The Board’s functions shall aim at protecting animal health, safety and welfare and the public interest by achieving and maintaining high professional standards in the provision of veterinary treatment.

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Veterinary Practice Regulations 2005.

Legislation | Australia | 2005 (2014)

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Veterinary Practice Regulations 2017.

Legislation | Australia | 2017

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Procedural matters, Registration, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX