Tennessee § 63-12-116 - Issuance of licenses.

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§ 63-12-116. Issuance of licenses.

If the applicant for examination be found worthy and competent by the board, it shall issue to the applicant a certificate of license to practice veterinary medicine in this state. Each licensee shall be entitled to exercise all the rights and privileges of a doctor of veterinary medicine. Every person practicing veterinary medicine shall be governed by the laws of this state and the rules adopted by the board. Acts 1967, ch. 80, § 16; T.C.A., § 63-1216.

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Section 63-12-116 ("Issuance of licenses.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. 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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