49 Pa. Code § 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 |
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