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Veterinary Surgeons Act.

Country/Territory
Nigeria
Document type
Legislation
Date
1969 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provisions for the registration of veterinary surgeons and for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Institution Registration Court/tribunal Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

This Act provides for the control of the practice of veterinary and for this and other purposes establishes the Veterinary Council of Nigeria, the Veterinary Surgeons Disciplinary Tribunal and the Veterinary Surgeons Investigating Panel. The Council, which shall be a body corporate, shall be charged with, among other things: (a) determining qualification requirements for registration as a veterinary surgeon under this Act; (b) securing the establishment and maintenance of a register of persons registered under this Act as veterinary surgeons. The Minister may give directions to the Council. The Act also defines penalties for unprofessional conduct.

Full text
English
Website
www.placng.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Veterinary Surgeons (Disciplinary Tribunal and Assessors) Rules.

Legislation | Nigeria | 1969 (2013)

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Institution, Registration, Court/tribunal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Veterinary Council (Elections) Rules.

Legislation | Nigeria | 1953 (2013)

Keyword: Animal health, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Veterinary Surgeons (Amendment) Act, 2016.

Legislation | Nigeria | 2017

Keyword: Animal health, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX