N.J. Admin. Code § 13:44-4.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 8, April 15, 2024

Section 13:44-4.6 - Temporary continuance of facility upon licensee's death

(a) Upon the death of the licensed proprietor of an individually owned veterinary facility, an unlicensed spouse or the executor or administrator of the licensee's estate may continue to own, maintain and operate the facility for a period of two years in order to convey or liquidate the practice, provided that the services of a New Jersey licensed veterinarian shall be engaged to conduct, manage and be responsible for the practice of veterinary medicine.

(b) The two-year period of conveyance or liquidation referred to in (a) above may be extended by the Board for good cause following a written request to the Board.

(c) The unlicensed owner shall provide the State Board of Veterinary Examiners with written notice of the substitute licensee's name within three months of the owner's death. This period of time may be extended upon written petition to the Board.

(d) The substitute licensee shall advise the Board in writing that he or she is willing to assume the responsibilities of a licensee for the facility.

(e) If for any reason the substitute licensee's services are terminated, both the owner and the licensee shall inform the Board in writing and a new licensee shall be engaged pursuant to (c) and (d) above.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:44-4.6

Repealed by R.1984 d.375, effective 8/20/1984.
See: 16 New Jersey Register 688(a), 16 New Jersey Register 2287(a).
Section was "Special occasion greetings."
New Rule, R.1990 d.279, effective 6/4/1990.
See: 22 New Jersey Register 326(b), 22 New Jersey Register 1739(a).
Recodified from N.J.A.C. 13:44-4.5 and amended by R.1999 d.268, effective 8/16/1999.
See: 31 New Jersey Register 1280(a), 31 New Jersey Register 2360(b).
Rewrote the section. Former N.J.A.C. 13:44-4.6, Branch offices, repealed.