Montana § 37-18-101 - Definitions
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§ 37-18-101. Definitions
Definitions. Unless the context requires otherwise, in this chapter the following definitions apply: (1) "Board" means the board of veterinary medicine provided for in 2-15-1742 . (2) "Department" means the department of labor and industry provided for in Title 2, chapter 15, part 17. (3) "Direct supervision" means direction on an animal patient's care provided by a veterinarian licensed under this chapter who is on the premises and readily available to take over direct care or to consult on animal care directly with a licensed veterinary technician. (4) "Emergency" means a life-threatening condition in which immediate treatment is necessary to sustain life or, if death is imminent, to relieve pain and suffering. (5) "Immediate supervision" means direction on an animal patient's care provided by a veterinarian licensed under this chapter who is within direct eyesight and hearing range of a licensed veterinary technician. (6) "Indirect supervision" means direction on an animal patient's care provided by a veterinarian licensed under this chapter who is not on the premises but is available to perform the duties of a licensed veterinarian by maintaining direct communication with a licensed veterinary technician and who is in compliance with 37-18-309 .
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