New South Wales Repealed Acts New South Wales Repealed ActsThis legislation has been repealed.
(1) The registration of a person as a veterinary surgeon under section 12, 13, 15 or 17 is subject to such conditions (including limitations on the right to practise) as may be specified by the Board in the certificate of registration.
(2) The Board may, by notice in writing given to a registered veterinary surgeon:(a) impose a condition at any time, or(b) vary or revoke a condition imposed under this section.
(3) However, the Board may impose a condition under subsection (1) or (2) only if the Board is satisfied that the condition is warranted, having regard to any one or more of the following:(a) the provisions of any Act or law affecting veterinary surgeons or the practice of veterinary science,(b) the safety or health of any person,(c) the health or welfare of any animal,(d) damage to the international reputation of Australia in relation to animal exports, animal welfare, animal produce or sporting events.Note: The Board may be aware, for example, that a registered veterinary surgeon is prescribing or dispensing inappropriate drugs (such as those that leave a residue in meat intended for consumption), or prescribing or dispensing drugs in circumstances that allow the drugs to be used by human contestants in sporting events.
(4) Without limiting subsection (1) or (2), a condition imposed under either or those subsections may require the holder of the certificate of registration to do either or both of the following within a specified time:(a) to undertake and successfully complete additional academic or practical training courses,(b) to demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Board:(i) a knowledge of the law and ethics relating to the practice of veterinary science generally, and(ii) in particular, a knowledge of the law and ethics concerning the supply, dispensing, storage and use of poisons and therapeutic substances that are relevant to the practice of veterinary science.