Indiana Code 25-38.1-4-9. Discipline of registered veterinary technicians
(1) The use of fraud, misrepresentation, or deception in obtaining a registration.
Terms Used In Indiana Code 25-38.1-4-9
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
(3) The use of advertising or solicitation that is false or misleading or is considered unprofessional under rules adopted by the board.
(4) Conviction of or a plea of guilty to the charge of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.
(5) Incompetence, gross negligence, or malpractice in performing as a registered veterinary technician.
(6) Cruelty to animals.
(7) Representing the technician as a veterinarian.
(8) Disciplinary action taken against the technician’s registration by the board or by the licensing agency of any other state or jurisdiction by reason of the technician’s inability to practice safely as a registered veterinary technician, if the reason is valid in the opinion of the board.
[Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-23.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.45.