Veterinary Practice Act 1997
94Existing registrations
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94 Existing registrations
(1) A person who was registered as a veterinary surgeon under the old Act immediately before the commencement of Part 2 of this Act is deemed to have general registration under this Act.
(2) A person who was, immediately before the commencement of this section, registered as a specialist veterinary surgeon under section 24F of the old Act with respect to a special branch of veterinary sciences is deemed to have general registration under this Act with an endorsement of that practitioner's registration under section 8 of this Act to practise as a specialist practitioner in that branch.
(3) If a person is deemed to be registered under this section, and the registration of that person under the old Act, immediately before the commencement of this Act, was suspended, the registration of that person under this Act is deemed to be suspended for the remainder of the period for which that person's registration would have been suspended under the old Act.
(4) If a person is deemed to be registered under this section, and the registration of that person under the old Act, immediately before the commencement of this Act, was subject to conditions, limitations or restrictions, the registration of that person under this Act is deemed to be subject to the same conditions, limitations or restrictions as those to which the registration under the old Act was subject.
(5) The registration of a person who is deemed to be registered under this section expires (unless sooner cancelled) at the end of the period for which the person was registered under the old Act.
(6) A reference in any Act (other than this Act) or a subordinate instrument within the meaning of the Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984 to a veterinary surgeon registered under the old Act who is deemed by subsection (1) to be registered under this Act must, on and after the commencement of this section, be construed as a reference to a veterinary practitioner registered under this Act unless the context otherwise requires.