Section 43b.21a. Schedule of civil penalties—veterinarians and certified veterinary technicians

STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

Violation under 63 P. S.	Violation under 49 Pa. Code Chapter 31	Title/Description	Civil Penalty
Sections 485.17 and 485.21(3)	N/A	Failure to display current license.	Each offense—$100
Section 485.21(1)	§ 31.21 Principle 5(c)	Improper advertising of emergency services.	First offense—$250 Second offense—$1,000 Subsequent offense—formal action
Sections 485.9(a) and 485.21(1)	§ 31.13	Practicing veterinary medicine on an expired license.	0—6 months—warning 7—12 months—$500 13—24 months—$750 25—30 months—$1,000 More than 30 months—formal action
Section 485.21(1)	§ 31.36	Practicing veterinary technology on an expired certificate.	0—6 months—warning 7—12 months—$250 13—24 months—$500 25—30 months $750 More than 30 months—formal action
Section 485.18	§ 31.15	Failure of veterinarian to complete required continuing education during the preceding biennial renewal period, which is corrected within 6 months.	First offense—$150 per credit hour Second offense—formal action
Section 485.18	§ 31.36(a)	Failure of certified veterinary technician to complete required continuing education during the preceding biennial renewal period, which is corrected within 6 months.	First offense—$25 per credit hour Second offense—formal action
Section 485.21(1)	§ 31.21 Principle 8(d)	Improper labeling of dispensed drugs.	First offense—$500 Second offense—$1,000 Subsequent offense—formal action
Section 485.21(1)	§ 31.21 Principle 8(c)	Improper packaging of dispensed drugs.	First offense—$500 Second offense—$1,000 Subsequent offense—formal action

The provisions of this § 43b.21a adopted November 19, 2010, effective November 20, 2010, 40 Pa.B. 6664.