0101 Authority: Name and Location of Board

The "North Carolina Veterinary Practice Act," Article 11, Chapter 90, of the General Statutes of North Carolina, establishes and authorizes the "North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board," hereafter referred to as the "Board." Unless otherwise directed, all communications shall be addressed to the Board at Office of the Executive Director, P.O. Box 37549, Raleigh, North Carolina 27627, 1611 Jones Franklin Road, Suite 106, Raleigh, North Carolina 27606.

History Note: Authority G.S. 90‑185(6); 90‑182;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977;

Amended Eff. January 1, 2006; May 1, 1996; May 1, 1989.

.0102 Definitions

The definitions as found in G.S. 90‑181 are incorporated in this Chapter by reference in accordance with G.S. 150B‑14(c).

History Note: Authority G.S. 90‑185(6); 150B‑14;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977;

Amended Eff. May 1, 1989.

.0103 Organization of Board: Officers

.0104 Statutory Powers of the Board

History Note: Authority G.S. 90‑183; 90‑185(6); 90‑186;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977;

Repealed Eff. May 1, 1989.

.0105 Applicability of Board Rules

The Executive Director shall mail a copy of Article 11 of Chapter 90 of the North Carolina General Statutes and the rules of the Board adopted under Chapter 90 to all applicants applying for licensure. Additional copies are available from the Executive Director at the Board office. Rules adopted and published by the Board under the provisions of Article 11 of Chapter 90 and G.S. 150B shall be binding upon every individual holding a license from the Board, and upon all professional corporations and entities legally authorized to offer or to perform veterinary services in this state. All licensees of the Board are charged with having knowledge of the existence of the Board rules and shall be deemed to be familiar with their several provisions and to understand them.

History Note: Authority G.S. 90‑185(6);

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977;

Amended Eff. May 1, 1996; May 1, 1989.

.0106 Current Information Requested by the Board

Each licensee shall keep the Board currently advised as to his proper and current mailing address. All changes of professional association, or dissolution of a professional relationship, shall be reported within 60 days to the Executive Director together with the new status and addresses of the individuals or firm.

History Note: Authority G.S. 90‑185(6);

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977;

Amended Eff. May 1, 1996; May 1, 1989.

.0107 Forms

Forms used by the Board are available from the Board office upon request.

History Note: Authority G.S. 90‑185(6);

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977;

Amended Eff. May 1, 1989.

.0108 Fees

Fees required for applications, registrations, examinations, renewals, reinstatements and late penalties with respect to veterinary licenses, limited licenses, faculty certificates, zoo veterinary certificates, and veterinary technician registrations; veterinary practice facility inspections; applications for temporary permits; application for registration as veterinary intern or preceptee; and copies of the roster, materials and other publications or services of the Board are payable in advance to the Executive Director of the Board. The fees currently established and published by the Board are:

(1) Veterinary License

(a) Issuance or Renewal $150.00

(b) National Board Examination (fee shall be in an amount directly related to the costs to the Board.)

(c) Clinical Competency Test (fee shall be in an amount directly related to the costs to the Board.)

(d) North Carolina License Examination $250.00

(e) Late Renewal Fee $50.00

(f) Reinstatement $100.00

(2) Veterinary Technician Registration

(a) Issuance or Renewal $50.00

(b) National Board Examination for Veterinary Technicians (fee shall be in amount directly related to the costs to the Board.)

(c) North Carolina Veterinary Technician Examination $50.00

(d) Late Renewal Fee $50.00

(e) Reinstatement $100.00

(3) Professional Corporation Certificate of Registration

(a) Issuance or Renewal $150.00

(b) Late Renewal Fee $50.00

(c) Reinstatement $100.00

(4) Limited Veterinary License

(a) Issuance or Renewal $150.00

(b) Late Renewal Fee $50.00

(c) Reinstatement $100.00

(5) Veterinary Faculty Certificate

(a) Issuance or Renewal $150.00

(b) Late Renewal Fee $50.00

(c) Reinstatement $100.00

(6) Zoo Veterinary Certificate

(a) Issuance or Renewal $150.00

(b) Late Renewal Fee $50.00

(c) Reinstatement $100.00

(7) Temporary Permit: Issuance $150.00

(8) Veterinary Student Intern Registration: Issuance: $25.00

(9) Veterinary Student Preceptee Registration: Issuance: $25.00

(10) Limited Liability Partnership Registration

(a) Issuance or Renewal $150.00

(b) Late Renewal Fee $50.00

(c) Reinstatement $100.00

(11) Limited Liability Company Registration

(a) Issuance or Renewal $150.00

(b) Late Renewal Fee $50.00

(c) Reinstatement $100.00

(12) Veterinary Practice Facility Inspection $75.00

(13) Copies of Board publications, rosters, or other materials available for distribution from the Board (fees shall be in amounts determined by the Board reasonably related to the costs of providing the copies.)

History Note: Authority G.S. 55B‑11; 90‑185(6); 90‑186(3); 90‑187(b); 90‑187.5; 90‑187.6; 132‑6;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977;

Amended Eff. May 1, 1996; May 1, 1989.

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