Sec. 1. This article is an exercise of the police powers of the state to promote the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of Indiana to safeguard against the incompetent, dishonest, or unprincipled practice of veterinary medicine. The practice of veterinary medicine is a privilege conferred by the general assembly to individuals qualified under this article.

[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.1.