Sec. O-1. 32 MRSA §4861, first ¶, as amended by PL 1997, c. 246, §13, is further amended to read:
Any person desiring a license to practice veterinary medicine in this State shall make written application to the board. The application must show that the applicant is a graduate of a veterinary school recognized and approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association and by the board, a person of good moral character and such other information and proof as the board may require. The application must be accompanied by a fee in the amount not to exceed $50 established by the board.
Sec. O-2. 32 MRSA §4861, sub-§1, as amended by PL 1997, c. 246, §16, is further amended to read:
1. Examinations. The board shall hold at least one examination during each year and may hold such additional examinations as are necessary. The secretary shall give public notice of the time and place for each examination reasonably in advance of the date set for the examination. A person desiring to take an examination shall must make application at least 45 days before the date of the examination and pay an examination fee not to exceed $100, as determined by the board.
The preparation, administration and grading of examinations is governed by rules prescribed by the board.
After each examination, the secretary shall notify each examinee of the result of the examination, and the board shall issue a certificate to each person successfully completing the examination. The secretary shall record the certificate and issue a license upon payment of the license fee. Any person failing an examination must be admitted to any subsequent examination on payment of the application fee.
Sec. O-3. 32 MRSA §4861, sub-§3, as amended by PL 1977, c. 694, §640, is further amended to read:
3. Temporary permit. The board may issue without examination a temporary permit to practice veterinary medicine in this State to a qualified applicant for license pending examination, provided that such. A temporary permit shall expire issued pursuant to this subsection expires the day after the notice of results of the first examination given after the permit is issued. The fee for the temporary permit, which may not exceed $30, must be set by the board.
All persons granted permits under this section shall furnish proof of liability insurance to cover the date of this permit.
Sec. O-4. 32 MRSA §4861, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 1983, c. 48, §5, is amended to read:
4. Permit for performance of relief veterinary service. The board may issue without examination a permit to perform relief veterinary service in this State to a qualified graduate of a veterinary school, recognized and approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association and by the board, who holds a current license for the practice of veterinary medicine issued by another state, territory or district of the United States. The board may establish, by rule, the application process. The initial term of a permit issued under this subsection shall may not exceed 30 days. Extensions may be granted in the discretion of the board. The fee for the relief permit, which may not exceed $50, must be set by the board.
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