58-28-310.  Term of state certification.

(1)  The division shall grant state certification under this chapter in accordance with a two-year renewal cycle established in rule by the division in consultation with the board.

Terms Used In Utah Code 58-28-310

  • Board: means the Veterinary Board established in Section 58-28-201. See Utah Code 58-28-102
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • State certification: means a designation granted by the division on behalf of the state to an individual who has met the requirements for state certification as a veterinary technician related to the practice of veterinary technology. See Utah Code 58-28-102
  • State certified: means , when used in conjunction with the occupation of veterinary technician, a title that:
(a) may be used by a person who has met state certification requirements related to the occupation of veterinary technician as described in this chapter; and
(b) may not be used by a person who has not met the state certification requirements related to the occupation of veterinary technician as described in this chapter. See Utah Code 58-28-102
(2)  At the time of renewal, an applicant for renewal shall provide proof of completion of any continuing education requirements established by the division in consultation with the board.

(3)  If a state certified veterinary technician is placed on probation, the state certification is expired, or if the division revokes or suspends the state certification for an individual, the individual shall cease:

(a)  using the title state certified veterinary technician in connection with the individual’s name or business; and

(b)  representing to others that the individual is a state certified veterinary technician.

(4)  An individual whose certification ceases as described in Subsection (3) may reapply for state certification when the individual meets the requirements for state certification described in Section 58-28-309.

Enacted by Chapter 435, 2020 General Session

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