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Veterinary Surgeons (Registration) Act CAP. 374.

Country/Territory
Barbados
Document type
Legislation
Date
1995
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An act to make provision for the registration in Barbados of veterinary surgeons and the enrolment of animal health assistants and for related matters.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Institution Inspection Offences/penalties Pests/diseases Registration Drugs
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 1 February 1996.
Abstract

This Act lays down provisions on the establishment of the Veterinary Council; registration of veterinary surgeons and the requirements for application; enrolment of every person entitled as an Animal Health Assistant; qualifications of Animal Health Assistants; publication of the list of veterinary surgeons and Animal Health Assistants in the Official Gazette; supervision of Animal Health Assistants by the registered veterinary surgeon; disciplinary proceedings; practice of veterinary medicine by persons other than veterinary surgeons; and offences and penalties. The Veterinary Council may make regulations for carrying into effect this Act and in particular for any of the purposes listed in Section 21, including the determination of professional conduct and general fitness to practise veterinary medicine.

Full text
English
Website
www.barbadoslawcourts.gov.bb