Terms Used In Florida Statutes 474.2145

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Department: means the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. See Florida Statutes 474.202
  • Veterinarian: means a health care practitioner who is licensed to engage in the practice of veterinary medicine in Florida under the authority of this chapter. See Florida Statutes 474.202
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the department may issue subpoenas duces tecum requiring the names and addresses of some or all the clients of a licensed veterinarian against whom a complaint has been filed pursuant to s. 455.225 when the information has been deemed necessary and relevant to the investigation as determined by the secretary of the department.