7 U.S.C. § 8309 — Veterinary accreditation program
submitted 24 years ago by Pub. L. 107-171 to r/title-7-AGRICULTURE · 202 words · no verdicts yet
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The Secretary may establish a veterinary accreditation program that is consistent with this chapter, including the establishment of standards of conduct for accredited veterinarians.
The Secretary shall consult with State animal* health officials and veterinary professionals regarding the establishment of the veterinary accreditation program.
The Secretary may, after notice and opportunity for a hearing on the record, suspend or revoke the accreditation of any veterinarian accredited under this title 1 who violates this chapter.
The order of the Secretary suspending or revoking accreditation shall be treated as a final order reviewable under chapter 158 of title 28.
The Secretary may summarily suspend the accreditation of a veterinarian whom the Secretary has reason to believe knowingly violated this chapter.
The Secretary shall provide the veterinarian with a subsequent notice and an opportunity for a prompt post-suspension hearing on the record.
The criminal and civil penalties described in section 8313 of this title shall not apply to a violation of this section that is not a violation of any other provision of this chapter.
Source credit: (Pub. L. 107–171, title X, § 10410, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 501.)
- 2002Enacted · Pub. L. 107-171 · 116 Stat. 501
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