ORS 686.130
“Unprofessional or dishonorable conduct” defined


“Unprofessional or dishonorable conduct,” as used in this chapter, includes:

(1)

The fraudulent use or misuse of any health certificate, shipping certificate, brand inspection certificate, or other blank forms used in practice, that might lead to the dissemination of disease or the transportation of diseased animals or the sale of inedible food products of animal origin for human consumption.

(2)

Dilatory methods, willful neglect or misrepresentation in the inspection of meat.

(3)

Misrepresentation of services rendered.

(4)

Failure to report, or the negligent handling of the serious epidemic diseases of animals, such as anthrax, rabies, glanders, brucellosis, tuberculosis, foot and mouth disease, hog cholera, blackleg, and any other communicable disease known to medical science as being a menace to human and animal health.

(5)

The dispensing or giving to anyone live culture or attenuated live virus vaccine to be administered by a layperson without providing instruction as to its administration and use and without prior written authorization from the State Veterinarian when such product is declared to be prohibited under ORS 596.075 (Prohibition against use of listed harmful vaccines).

(6)

Having professional connection with, or lending one’s name to any illegal practitioner of veterinary medicine and the various branches thereof.

(7)

Impairment as defined in ORS 676.303 (Purposes of health professional regulatory boards).

(8)

Fraud or dishonesty in applying or reporting on any test for disease in animals.

(9)

False or misleading advertising.

(10)

Conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude or conviction of a felony. The record of the conviction is conclusive evidence.

(11)

Conviction of a charge of cruelty to animals in Oregon or any other state, county, or municipal court. The record of conviction is conclusive evidence.

(12)

The revocation, suspension or refusal to issue or renew a license or practice credential to practice veterinary medicine in any other state, territory or foreign jurisdiction if the cause of that revocation, suspension or refusal to issue or renew is cause in this state. The record of revocation, suspension or refusal to issue or renew is conclusive evidence.

(13)

Failure to keep one’s premises and equipment therein in a clean and sanitary condition.

(14)

Gross ignorance, incompetence or inefficiency in the profession. In determining what constitutes “gross ignorance, incompetence or inefficiency in the profession,” the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board may take into account all relevant factors, and practices, including but not limited to the practices generally and currently followed and accepted by the persons licensed to practice veterinary medicine in this state, the current teaching at accredited veterinary schools, relevant technical reports published in recognized veterinary medical journals and the desirability of reasonable experimentation in the furtherance of the veterinary medicine arts.

(15)

Permitting the veterinary technician, preceptee, or student intern to perform a duty, task or procedure not specifically permitted by the board. [Amended by 1975 c.619 §5; 1979 c.744 §57; 1993 c.491 §7; 2009 c.756 §60]

Source: Section 686.130 — “Unprofessional or dishonorable conduct” defined, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html.

686.010
Definitions
686.020
License required to practice veterinary medicine
686.030
Acts constituting practice of veterinary medicine
686.040
Application of ORS 686.020 (1)(a)
686.045
Qualifications for license
686.055
Application for license
686.065
Issuance of temporary license to certain applicants
686.075
Examination of applicants
686.085
Serving internship before being eligible for license
686.095
Issuance of licenses
686.110
Renewal of licenses or permits
686.120
Grounds for discipline
686.130
“Unprofessional or dishonorable conduct” defined
686.132
Grounds for refusal to issue or renew license or permit
686.135
License or permit denial and discipline procedures
686.150
Disciplinary sanctions
686.155
Fine for administrative or clerical violation of law or rule
686.160
Reapplication after license withheld or revoked
686.170
Appointment of committee to investigate alleged violations of chapter
686.210
Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board
686.220
Officers
686.230
Compensation and expenses of members
686.240
Employment of investigator and other employees
686.246
Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board Account
686.255
Fees
686.260
Investigation of violations
686.270
Injunction against violations
686.290
Courts having jurisdiction
686.360
Duties that may be performed by veterinary technician
686.370
Examination for license
686.375
Veterinary technician license
686.410
Continuing education required
686.420
Notice of license expiration
686.435
Removal of domestic animal from veterinary facility
686.440
Immunity from civil liability for emergency treatment
686.442
Legislative findings
686.445
Reporting of abandoned, neglected or abused animals
686.450
Definitions
686.455
Duty to report aggravated animal abuse
686.460
Duty of law enforcement agency after receiving report of aggravated animal abuse
686.465
Immunity for reporting in good faith
686.470
Duty to report prohibited conduct
686.510
Euthanasia Task Force
686.600
Requirements for veterinary facility
686.990
Penalties
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