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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 17. BUSINESS, OCCUPATIONS, AND PROFESSIONALS |
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Chapter 17-28. VETERINARIANS |
Section 17-2899. DEFINITIONS
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2899.1As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings ascribed:
Act - the District of Columbia Board of Veterinary Practice Act of 1982, D.C. Law 4-171, D.C. Code §§2-2721 to 2-2737 (1987 Supp.).
Applicant - a person applying for a license to practice veterinary medicine under this chapter.
Board - the District of Columbia Board of Veterinary Examiners for the District of Columbia, established by the Act.
Chairperson - the Chairperson of the Board of Veterinary Examiners designated by the Mayor pursuant to §6(k) of the Act, D.C. Code §2-2725(k) (1987 Supp.), or a person designated by the board to preside at a hearing or act in place of the Chairperson.
Veterinarian - a person licensed to practice veterinary medicine under this chapter.
Veterinary Assistant - an person who is trained in animal care and who performs duties under the supervision of a veterinarian.
2899.2The definitions in §3399 of chapter 33 of this title are incorporated by reference into and are applicable to this title.