Section 2-313 - Prohibited acts. - Maryland Statutes

§ 2-313. Prohibited acts.
 

A person may not: 

(1) Practice veterinary medicine unless he is licensed, registered, and authorized to engage in the practice under the provisions of this subtitle; 

(2) Practice veterinary medicine under a name other than the one on his license and registration, or induce any person to so practice in violation of this subtitle; 

(3) Practice veterinary medicine unless his license and registration are displayed in his regularly established office and place of practice; 

(4) Own, maintain, conduct, operate, or manage a veterinary office, veterinary dental office, veterinary hospital, or a dog, cat, or animal hospital, unless (i) he is a licensed veterinarian, or (ii) the office or hospital is under the direct supervision and control of a licensed and registered veterinarian and a licensed or registered veterinarian is employed in the office or hospital; 

(5) Advertise any veterinary office, veterinary dental office, veterinary hospital, or a dog, cat, or animal hospital except in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Board; 

(6) Practice veterinary medicine and sell or dispense any medication, which is not in the original manufacturer's container labeled with the information required below, for use by a household pet unless he affixes to the container in which the medication is sold or dispensed, a label clearly showing the brand, generic or chemical name and strength, if indicated, of the medication, the type of animal for whom designated and the owner's last name. However, this provision does not apply to the dispensing of any medication of any kind for use in the treatment, care or cure of farm animals, poultry, fowl, or other animals, used in the furtherance of farming activities; 

(7) Advertise as a Board registered veterinary technician unless registered with the Board as required by this subtitle; or 

(8) Practice as a veterinary technician unless employed by a veterinary practitioner. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 156; 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., ch. 6, § 1; 1974, ch. 75; 1984, chs. 255, 640; 1985, ch. 10, § 3.]