South Carolina § 40-69-285 - Liens for payment of fees.
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§ 40-69-285. Liens for payment of fees.
A licensed veterinarian has a lien on each animal treated, boarded, or cared for while in the veterinarian's custody for payment of charges for treatment, board, or care of the animal. The veterinarian has the right to retain the animal until the charges are paid by the owner of the animal.
HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 294, SECTION 1.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 40-69-285 ("Liens for payment of fees.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. 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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