Okla. Admin. Code § 775:10-4-2

Current through Vol. 41, No. 19, June 17, 2024

Section 775:10-4-2 - Restrictions on activities

As a Veterinarian Emeritus there are certain restrictions on the veterinarian's activities, to-wit:

(1) The veterinarian must indicate retired status, i.e., John Doe, DVM (Ret.). The veterinarian can still be referred to as "Doctor".

(2) The veterinarian cannot practice veterinary medicine in any form. When dealing with the veterinarian's privately owned animal, the veterinarian is referred to O.S. 59:698.12 "Acts Not Prohibited."

(3) The veterinarian cannot write prescriptions for controlled dangerous substances as the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control (OBNDDC) will be notified of this retirement.

(4) The veterinarian cannot write health certificates as the USDA will be notified and their accreditation will be suspended.

(5) The veterinarian cannot dispense or administer drugs.

(6) The veterinarian cannot consult on individual patients in any form on a fee basis.

(7) The veterinarian's wall certificate and wallet identification card will reflect retired status.

(8) The veterinarian must notify the Board of application for retired status.

Okla. Admin. Code § 775:10-4-2

Added at 10 Ok Reg 1167, eff 3-9-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 4595, eff 9-12-94; Amended at 17 Ok Reg 1422, eff 5-11-00