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VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT 2003 - SECT 45

45—Information relating to claim against veterinary surgeon to be provided

If a person has claimed damages or other compensation from a veterinary surgeon or other person for alleged negligence committed by the veterinary surgeon in the course of providing veterinary treatment, the veterinary surgeon must—

            (a)         within 30 days after the claim is made; and

            (b)         within 30 days after any order is made by a court to pay damages or other compensation in respect of that claim or any agreement has been entered into for payment of a sum of money in settlement of that claim (whether with or without a denial of liability),

provide the Board with prescribed information relating to the claim.

Maximum penalty: $10 000.



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