\nIf any person shall\n(1) Practice or attempt to practice veterinary medicine in this State without first having obtained a license or temporary permit from the Board; or\n(2) Practice veterinary medicine without the renewal of his license, as provided in G.S. 90-187.5; or\n(3) Practice or attempt to practice veterinary medicine while his license is revoked, or suspended, or when a certificate of license has been refused; or\n(4) Violate any of the provisions of this Article,\nsaid person shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Each act of such unlawful practice shall constitute a distinct and separate offense. (1913, c. 129, s. 2; C.S., s. 6762; 1961, c. 353, s. 10; c. 756; 1973, c. 1106, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 636; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)\n§ 90-187.12. (Contingent effective date – see Editor's note) Unauthorized practice; penalty.\nAn individual shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor if the individual engages in any of the following activities:\n(1) Practices or attempts to practice veterinary medicine in this State without first having obtained a license or temporary misdemeanor if the individual engages in any of the following activities:\n(1) Practices or attempts to practice veterinary medicine in this State without first having obtained a license or temporary permit from the Board.\n(2) Practices veterinary medicine without renewing the individual's license, as provided in G.S. 90-187.5.\n(3) Practices or attempts to practice veterinary medicine while the individual's license is revoked, or suspended, or when a certificate of license has been refused.\n(4) Violates any of the provisions of this Article. (1913, c. 129, s. 2; C.S., s. 6762; 1961, c. 353, s. 10; c. 756; 1973, c. 1106, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 636; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 2019, c. 170, s. 6(c).)
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