Version: 1.1.2015 [31.12.2014] This version is not published under the Legislation Revision and Publication Act 2002 1 South Australia Veterinary Practice Act 2003 An Act to protect animal health, safety and welfare and the public interest by providing for the registration of veterinary surgeons; to regulate the provision of veterinary treatment for the purposes of maintaining high standards of competence and conduct by veterinary surgeons; to recognise the registration of veterinary surgeons in certain jurisdictions; and for other purposes. Contents Part 1—Preliminary 1 Short title 3 Interpretation 4 Medical fitness to provide veterinary treatment Part 2—Veterinary Surgeons Board of South Australia Division 1—Continuation of Board 5 Continuation of Board Division 2—Membership 6 Composition of Board 7 Terms and conditions of membership 8 Vacancies or defects in appointment of members 9 Remuneration Division 3—Registrar and staff 10 Registrar 11 Staff Division 4—General functions and powers 12 Objects 13 Functions 15 Committees 16 Delegations Division 5—Procedures 17 Procedures 18 Application of Public Sector (Honesty and Accountability) Act 19 Powers in relation to witnesses etc 20 Power to require medical examination or report 21 Principles governing proceedings