D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-2999

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Rule 17-2999 - DEFINITIONS
2999.1

As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings ascribed:

Act - the District of Columbia Board of Veterinary Practice Act of 1982, D.C. Law 4-171, D.C. Code §§ 2-2701 to 2-2737 (1988 Repl. Vol.).

Animal facility - fixed or mobile establishment, veterinary hospital, animal hospital, or premises wherein the practice of veterinary medicine or any part thereof is performed, including a mobile clinic.

Board - the District of Columbia Board of Veterinary Examiners for the District of Columbia, established by the Act.

Director - the Director of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, or the Director's designee.

License - a license to operate an animal facility under this chapter.

Licensee - a person holding a license.

Mobile clinic - an ambulatory facility used in the practice of veterinary medicine.

Veterinarian - a person licensed to practice veterinary medicine under the Act and accordance with chapter 28 of Title 17 DCMR

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-2999

Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 6630, 6656 (September 2, 1988)