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49 Pa. Code § 43b.21a. Schedule of civil penalties—veterinarians and certified veterinary technicians.

§ 43b.21a. Schedule of civil penalties—veterinarians and certified veterinary technicians.


STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE



Violation under
63 P. S.
Violation under
49 Pa. Code Chapter 31
Title/Description Civil Penalty
Sections 485.17 and 485.21(3) N/A Failure to display current license. Each offense—$100
Section 485.21(1) §  31.21
Principle 5(c)
Improper advertising
of emergency services.
First offense—$250
Second offense—$1,000
Subsequent offense—formal action
Sections 485.9(a) and 485.21(1) §  31.13 Practicing veterinary medicine on an
expired license.
0—6 months—warning
7—12 months—$500
13—24 months—$750
25—30 months—$1,000
More than 30 months—formal action
Section 485.21(1) §  31.36 Practicing veterinary technology on an expired certificate. 0—6 months—warning
7—12 months—$250
13—24 months—$500
25—30 months $750
More than 30 months—formal action
Section 485.18 §  31.15 Failure of veterinarian to complete required continuing education during the preceding biennial renewal
period, which is corrected within 6 months.
First offense—$150 per credit hour
Second offense—formal action
Section 485.18 §  31.36(a) Failure of certified veterinary technician
to complete required continuing education during the preceding biennial renewal period, which is corrected within 6 months.
First offense—$25 per credit hour
Second offense—formal action
Section 485.21(1) §  31.21
Principle 8(d)
Improper labeling of dispensed drugs. First offense—$500
Second offense—$1,000
Subsequent offense—formal action
Section 485.21(1) §  31.21
Principle 8(c)
Improper packaging
of dispensed drugs.
First offense—$500
Second offense—$1,000
Subsequent offense—formal action

Source

   The provisions of this §  43b.21a adopted November 19, 2010, effective November 20, 2010, 40 Pa.B. 6664.



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