§471-1 - Definitions.

     §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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