If the Board believes the ability of a registered veterinary practitioner to practise veterinary medicine or surgery may be affected because—
(a) of the physical or mental health of the veterinary practitioner; or
(b) the veterinary practitioner has an incapacity; or
S. 25(c) amended by No. 43/2010 s. 49(2) (as amended by No. 29/2011 s. 3(Sch. 1 item 86.3)).
(c) the veterinary practitioner has a severe substance dependence—
the Board may appoint one of its members or a registered medical practitioner to conduct a preliminary investigation into the matter.