225 ILCS 115/8.1

Current through Public Acts 103-1 through 103-587, 103-589, and 103-590
Section 225 ILCS 115/8.1 - [Section Scheduled to be Repealed 1/1/2029] Certified veterinary technician

A person who is a certified veterinary technician who performs veterinary technology contrary to this Act is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and shall be subject to the revocation of his or her certificate. However, these penalties and restrictions shall not apply to a student while performing activities required as a part of his or her training.

The Department and the Board are authorized to hold hearings, reprimand, suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or renew a certificate and to perform any other acts that may be necessary to regulate certified veterinary technicians in a manner consistent with the provisions of the Act applicable to veterinarians.

The title "Certified veterinary technician" and the initials "CVT" may only be used by persons certified by the Department. A person who uses these titles without the certification as provided in this Section is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

Certified veterinary technicians shall be required to complete continuing education as prescribed by rule to renew their certification.

225 ILCS 115/8.1

Amended by P.A. 093-0281, § 15, eff. 12/31/2003.
P.A. 88-91; 88-424; 88-670, eff. 12-2-94.