The purpose of this Act is to regulate the practice of practicing veterinarians and protect animal health. The Act consists of 56 Articles divided into 6 Chapters: General Provisions (I); Veterinary Practice(II); Management of Veterinary Animal Care Facilities (III); Rewards and Penalties (IV); Associations(V); Supplementary Provisions(VI). A citizen who has passed the pertinent national examination and obtained a veterinarian certificate may serve as a veterinarian (art.1). To obtain the certificate for a veterinarian or a veterinary assistant, one shall submit the application along with proof of qualifications to the central competent authority for review and issuance (art.4). A veterinarian shall apply to the local competent authority at the intended locale (special municipality, city or county) for practice registration (art.5). Chapter V deals with the establishment of a veterinarian association and its by-law, membership, etc.
Taiwan Province of China · 1959-01-06