§471-1  Definitions.  As used in this
chapter:



"Animal" means any animal except
human beings;



"Board" means the board of veterinary
examiners of the State;



"Practice of veterinary medicine"
means the diagnosis or treatment for the prevention, cure, or relief of, or the
giving of advice concerning, a disease, pain, injury, deformity, or other
physical condition of an animal, or a change of a physical characteristic of an
animal for cosmetic or utility purposes.  It includes medical, surgical, and
dental care of animals;



"Veterinarian" means a person duly
licensed in the State to engage in the practice of veterinary medicine. [L
1949, c 280, pt of §1; RL 1955, §73-1; HRS §471-1]



 



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