49 Pa. Code § 43b.21a

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 43b.21a - Schedule of civil penalties-veterinarians and certified veterinary technicians

STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

Violation under 63 P. S.

Violation under 49 Pa. Code Chapter 31

Title/Description

Civil Penalty

Sections 485.17 and 485.21(3)

N/A

Failure to display current license.

Each offense-$100

Section 485.21(1)

§ 31.21 Principle 5(c)

Improper advertising of emergency services.

First offense-$250

Second offense-$1,000

Subsequent offense-formal action

Sections 485.9(a) and 485.21(1)

§ 31.13

Practicing veterinary medicine on an expired license.

0-6 months-warning

7-12 months-$500

13-24 months-$750

25-30 months-$1,000

More than 30 months-formal action

Section 485.21(1)

§ 31.36

Practicing veterinary technology on an expired certificate.

0-6 months-warning

7-12 months-$250

13-24 months-$500

25-30 months $750

More than 30 months-formal action

Section 485.18

§ 31.15

Failure of veterinarian to complete required continuing education during the preceding biennial renewal period, which is corrected within 6 months.

First offense-$150 per credit hour

Second offense-formal action

Section 485.18

§ 31.36(a)

Failure of certified veterinary technician to complete required continuing education during the preceding biennial renewal period, which is corrected within 6 months.

First offense-$25 per credit hour

Second offense-formal action

Section 485.21(1)

§ 31.21 Principle 8(d)

Improper labeling of dispensed drugs.

First offense-$500

Second offense-$1,000

Subsequent offense-formal action

Section 485.21(1)

§ 31.21 Principle 8(c)

Improper packaging of dispensed drugs.

First offense-$500

Second offense-$1,000

Subsequent offense-formal action

49 Pa. Code § 43b.21a

The provisions of this § 43b.21a adopted November 19, 2010, effective 11/20/2010, 40 Pa.B. 6664.