North Dakota § 43-29-17 Unlawful practice of veterinary medicine - Penalty - Civil remedy

North Dakota Statutes

§ 43-29-17 — Unlawful practice of veterinary medicine - Penalty - Civil remedy

North Dakota § 43-29-17

Title 43Occupations and Professions

Ch. 43-29Veterinarians

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N.D. Cent. Code § 43-29-17 (2026).

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1.An individual is guilty of a class B misdemeanor if the individual:

a.Practices veterinary medicine in this state without compliance with the provisions of this chapter;

b.Willfully and falsely claims or pretends to have or hold a license or temporary license issued by the board; or

c.Willfully and falsely, with intent to deceive the public, claims or pretends to be a graduate of, or to hold a degree or diploma from a program of veterinary medicine approved by the board.

2.In addition to the criminal penalty provided, the civil remedy of injunction is available to restrain and enjoin violations of any provisions of this chapter without proof of actual damages sustained by an individual, upon application and unanimous vote of all members of the board.

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1. An individual is guilty of a class B misdemeanor if the individual:
a. Practices veterinary medicine in this state without compliance with the provisions
of this chapter;
b. Willfully and falsely claims or pretends to have or hold a license or temporary
license issued by the board; or

c. Willfully and falsely, with intent to deceive the public, claims or pretends to be a
graduate of, or to hold a degree or diploma from a program of veterinary medicine
approved by the board.
2. In addition to the criminal penalty provided, the civil remedy of injunction is available to
restrain and enjoin violations of any provisions of this chapter without proof of actual
damages sustained by an individual, upon application and unanimous vote of all
members of the board.