Illinois § 8.1
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 8.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.1.
Certified veterinary technician. A person who is a certified veterinary technician who performs veterinary technology contrary to this Act is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and shall be subject to the revocation of his or her certificate. However, these penalties and restrictions shall not apply to a student while performing activities required as a part of his or her training. The Department and the Board are authorized to hold hearings, reprimand, suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or renew a certificate and to perform any other acts that may be necessary to regulate certified veterinary technicians in a manner consistent with the provisions of the Act applicable to veterinarians. The title "Certified veterinary technician" and the initials "CVT" may only be used by persons certified by the Department. A person who uses these titles without the certification as provided in this Section is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Certified veterinary technicians shall be required to complete continuing education as prescribed by rule to renew their certification. (Source: P.A. 93-281, eff. 12-31-03.) (Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 104-299) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2029) Sec. 8.1. Certified veterinary technician. A person who is a certified veterinary technician who performs veterinary technology contrary to this Act is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and shall be subject to the revocation of his or her certificate. However, these penalties and restrictions shall not apply to a student while performing activities required as a part of his or her training. The Department and the Board are authorized to hold hearings, reprimand, suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or renew a certificate and to perform any other acts that may be necessary to regulate certified veterinary technicians in a manner consistent with the provisions of the Act applicable to veterinarians. The title "certified veterinary technician", "veterinary technician", "vet tech", or "technician" and the initials "CVT" or "VT" may only be used by persons certified by the Department. A person who uses these titles without the certification as provided in this Section is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Certified veterinary technicians shall be required to complete continuing education as prescribed by rule to renew their certification. (Source: P.A. 104-299, eff. 1-1-26.)
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What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 8.1 cover?
Section 8.1 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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