North Dakota § 43-29-13 - Practice of veterinary medicine - Exceptions

§ 43-29-13. Practice of veterinary medicine - Exceptions

1. The following individuals may not be considered to be engaging in the practice of veterinary medicine in this state: a. An individual who treats animals, owned by themselves or the individual's regular employer, except if ownership of the animal was transferred or otherwise manipulated to avoid the requirements of this chapter. b. An individual who conducts experiments in scientific research in the development of methods, techniques, or treatment, directly or indirectly applicable to the problems of medicine, and who in connection with these activities uses animals. c. A student enrolled in an approved college of veterinary medicine performing duties or actions assigned by an instructor or working under the direct supervision of a veterinarian. d. An individual engaged in this state in consultation with veterinarians legally practicing herein. e. An employee of the United States or this state while in the performance of duties as an employee. f. A merchant or manufacturer selling nonprescription medicine, feed, an appliance, or any other product for use as labeled in the prevention or treatment of animal diseases. g. An employee of a veterinarian performing duties under the direction or supervision of the veterinarian responsible for the employee's performance, except the following duties: (1) Performing surgery; (2) Diagnosing; (3) Prognosing; or (4) Prescribing. h. An individual lecturing or giving instructions or demonstrations within the individual's area of professional expertise in connection with a continuing education course or seminar. i. An individual selling or applying any pesticide, insecticide, or herbicide. j. An individual who is not a graduate of an approved college of veterinary medicine, and is enrolled in an equivalency program of veterinary medicine as approved by the board, performing duties or actions assigned by an instructor in an approved college of veterinary medicine. k. An individual performing a direct embryo transfer procedure on a recipient cow. Except as provided in this subsection, an individual performing a direct embryo transfer procedure on a recipient cow may not administer prescription drugs to the cow during, or as part of, the procedure. The owner of the recipient cow, however, may administer or cause the administration of prescription drugs to the recipient cow during, or as part of, the procedure as prescribed by a veterinarian. l. An individual who administers medication or treatment as prescribed by a veterinarian. m. An individual who performs gratuitous services for an animal in a life-threatening situation. 2. This section may not be construed to protect individuals from animal cruelty laws in this state.