Veterinary Surgeons Act 1936
sec.25QUsing titles etc.
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sec.25Q Using titles etc.
A person who is not a veterinary surgeon must not use— a title that consists of, or includes, the words ‘veterinary surgeon’ or an abbreviation of the words; or another title, name, initial or word suggesting, in the context in which it is used, that the person is a veterinary surgeon or is practising veterinary science. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. A person who is not a veterinary specialist must not use— a title that consists of, or includes, the words ‘veterinary specialist’ or an abbreviation of the words; or another title, name, initial or word suggesting, in the context in which it is used, that the person is a veterinary specialist. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. s 25Q ins 2001 No. 63 s 55 amd 2006 No. 48 s 44 (sec.25Q-ssec.1) A person who is not a veterinary surgeon must not use— a title that consists of, or includes, the words ‘veterinary surgeon’ or an abbreviation of the words; or another title, name, initial or word suggesting, in the context in which it is used, that the person is a veterinary surgeon or is practising veterinary science. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. (sec.25Q-ssec.2) A person who is not a veterinary specialist must not use— a title that consists of, or includes, the words ‘veterinary specialist’ or an abbreviation of the words; or another title, name, initial or word suggesting, in the context in which it is used, that the person is a veterinary specialist. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.
- (a) a title that consists of, or includes, the words ‘veterinary surgeon’ or an abbreviation of the words; or
- (b) another title, name, initial or word suggesting, in the context in which it is used, that the person is a veterinary surgeon or is practising veterinary science.
- (a) a title that consists of, or includes, the words ‘veterinary specialist’ or an abbreviation of the words; or
- (b) another title, name, initial or word suggesting, in the context in which it is used, that the person is a veterinary specialist.