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Veterinary Surgeons Act 1987
12Prohibition of certain descriptions
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12 Prohibition of certain descriptions
(1) A person who is not a registered veterinary surgeon or veterinary specialist shall not –
(a) use the description of a veterinary surgeon or veterinary specialist; or
(b) do anything, or cause or permit anything to be done, that is likely to cause another person reasonably to believe that he is a veterinary surgeon or veterinary specialist.
(2) A person who contravenes this section is guilty of an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a penalty not exceeding 10 penalty units.