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Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Para-Professionals Act

Jurisdiction: Kenya
Structure: 46 provisions
Citation: Cap. 366
Dates: As at 26 Apr 2024

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“Provides the Act's short title as "Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Para-Professionals Act".”

Provides the Act's short title as "Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Para-Professionals Act". Section 2 lists three interpretive points defining activities relating to animals: (a) diagnosis/treatment/prevention of disease or symptoms in an animal; (b) restoring, correcting or modifying physical, mental or organic functions in an animal; (c) controlling pests and parasites and lists included products. The Board may create standing or ad hoc committees and may delegate powers or functions to committees or Board members, officers, employees or agents, subject to the Act. Members of the Board shall be paid remuneration or allowances for expenses; the Cabinet Secretary may approve such remuneration or allowances in consultation with the Cabinet Secretary responsible for finance. The Board may appoint a chief executive officer and other staff with terms approved by the Cabinet Secretary and the State Corporations Advisory Committee; the chief executive officer is responsible for day-to-day running of the Board and is the Registrar and Secretary.

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PRELIMINARY - 1. Short title

Provides the Act's short title as "Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Para-Professionals Act".

Section 1

THE KENYA VETERINARY BOARD - 9. Meetings and procedures of the Board

The First Schedule applies in respect of the meetings and procedure of the Board.

Section 9

PRACTICE BY REGISTERED PERSONS - 24. Persons Exempted

The Veterinary Department of the Government is exempted.

Section 24

INQUIRIES AND DISCIPLINE BY THE BOARD - 35. Action after inquiry

Section 35

MISCELLANEOUS - 45. Regulations

The Cabinet Secretary may make regulations to carry out this Act.

Section 45

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Provision 30Offence 11Interpretation 2Commencement 2

Part I

PRELIMINARY

§ 1PRELIMINARY - 1. Short titleShort title

Provides the Act's short title as "Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Para-Professionals Act".

Section 1. Short title Section This Act may be cited as the Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Para-Professionals Act.

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§ 2PRELIMINARY - 2. InterpretationInterpretation

Section 2 lists three interpretive points defining activities relating to animals: (a) diagnosis/treatment/prevention of disease or symptoms in an animal; (b) restoring, correcting or modifying physical, mental or organic functions in an animal; (c) controlling pests and parasites and lists included products.

Section 2. Interpretation Section 2(1)(a) the diagnosis, treatment, mitigation or prevention of disease or abnormal physical or mental state or the symptoms thereof in an animal; Section 2(1)(b) restoring, correcting or modifying any physical, mental or organic function in an animal; or Section 2(1)(c) controlling internal or external pests and parasites, and includes insecticides, vaccines, hormones, antiseptics, disinfectants, surgical, nutrients and biological products; Section 2(2) deleted by ActNo. 3 of 2024, Sch. [Act No. 18 of 2014 , Sch., Act No. 3 of 2024 , Sch.]

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Part II

THE KENYA VETERINARY BOARD

§ 10THE KENYA VETERINARY BOARD - 10. Delegation by the BoardProvision

The Board may create standing or ad hoc committees and may delegate powers or functions to committees or Board members, officers, employees or agents, subject to the Act.

Section 10. Delegation by the Board Section 10(1) The Board may establish such standing or ad hoc committees as it may deem necessary for the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers under this Act. Section 10(2) Subject to this Act, the Board may, either generally or in any particular case, delegate to any committee of the Board or to any member, officer, employee or agent of the Board, the exercise of any of the powers or the performance of any of the functions or duties of the Board under this Act.

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§ 11THE KENYA VETERINARY BOARD - 11. Remuneration of Board membersProvision

Members of the Board shall be paid remuneration or allowances for expenses; the Cabinet Secretary may approve such remuneration or allowances in consultation with the Cabinet Secretary responsible for finance.

Section 11. Remuneration of Board members Section There shall be paid to the members of the Board such remuneration or allowances for expenses as the Cabinet Secretary may in consultation with the Cabinet Secretary responsible for finance approve.

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§ 12THE KENYA VETERINARY BOARD - 12. Staff of the BoardProvision

The Board may appoint a chief executive officer and other staff with terms approved by the Cabinet Secretary and the State Corporations Advisory Committee; the chief executive officer is responsible for day-to-day running of the Board and is the Registrar and Secretary.

Section 12. Staff of the Board Section 12(1) The Board may appoint a chief executive officer and such other officers and staff as it may deem necessary, on such terms and conditions as may be approved by the Cabinet Secretary and the State Corporations Advisory Committee. Section 12(2) The chief executive officer shall be responsible to the Board for the day-to-day running of its affairs, and shall be the Registrar and Secretary to the Board.

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§ 3THE KENYA VETERINARY BOARD - 3. Establishment and incorporation of the BoardProvision

Establishes the Kenya Veterinary Board and gives it corporate powers including suing and being sued, acquiring and disposing of property, borrowing and lending money, and doing other things lawful for a body corporate; headquarters in Nairobi.

Section 3. Establishment and incorporation of the Board Section 3(1) There is hereby established a board to be known as the Kenya Veterinary Board. Section 3(2)(a) suing and being sued; Section 3(2)(b) taking, purchasing, or otherwise acquiring, holding, charging or disposing of movable and immovable property; Section 3(2)(c) borrowing and lending money; and Section 3(2)(d) doing all such other things as may lawfully be done by a body corporate. Section 3(3) The headquarters of the Board shall be in Nairobi.

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§ 4THE KENYA VETERINARY BOARD - 4. Membership of the BoardOffence

Lists membership of the Board, allows certain members to depute representatives in writing, makes the CEO (appointed under section 12) the secretary to the Board, empowers the Cabinet Secretary to convene the first meeting and appoint various members, and requires members at the first meeting to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson.

Section 4. Membership of the Board Section 4(1)(a) the Principal Secretary in the Ministry responsible for matters relating to livestock; Section 4(1)(b) the Principal Secretary in the Ministry responsible for finance; Section 4(1)(c) the Director of Veterinary Services, who shall be a registered veterinary surgeon under this Act; Section 4(1)(d) a Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of a public university in Kenya, being a registered veterinary surgeon, or a member of the faculty, who is a registered veterinary surgeon, nominated by him; Section 4(1)(e) one veterinary surgeon who is a principal of a veterinary para-professional training institute appointed by the Cabinet Secretary; Section 4(1)(f) four registered veterinary surgeons elected by registered veterinary surgeons and appointed by the Cabinet Secretary; Section 4(1)(g) three veterinary para-professionals appointed by the Cabinet Secretary after being elected by registered veterinary para-professionals; Section 4(1)(h) the chairperson of the Kenya Veterinary Association; Section 4(1)(i) one person appointed by the Cabinet Secretary to represent veterinary research institutions; Section 4(1)(j) one veterinary surgeon or veterinary para-professional nominated by the Director of the Kenya Wildlife Service and appointed by the Cabinet Secretary to represent the Wildlife sector; Section 4(1)(k) two persons, not being veterinary surgeons or veterinary para-professionals, appointed by the Cabinet Secretary from the animal resource industry. Section 4(2) The members referred to in paragraphs (1)(a), (b) and (c) may, in writing, depute suitable persons to represent them at the meetings of the Board. Section 4(3)(a) is not permanently resident in Kenya; Section 4(3)(b) is not a citizen of Kenya; or Section 4(3)(c) has at any time been convicted of an offence and sentenced to imprisonment for a period of six months or more without the option of a fine. Section 4(4) The chief executive officer appointed under section 12 shall be secretary to the Board. Section 4(5) The first meeting of the Board shall be convened by the Cabinet Secretary, and the members shall at that meeting elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson from amongst their number.

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§ 5THE KENYA VETERINARY BOARD - 5. Tenure of officeProvision

Board members appointed under section 4(f) and (g) hold office for three years and may be reappointed once; the Cabinet Secretary must appoint a temporary replacement on the Board's recommendation in cases of death, resignation, absence from Kenya for six consecutive months or more, or inability to act, and that appointee serves until a substantive appointment or election is made.

Section 5. Tenure of office Section 5(1) The members of the Board appointed under paragraphs (1)(f) and (g) of section 4 shall hold office for a term of three years but shall be eligible for reappointment for one further term. Section 5(2) The Cabinet Secretary shall, on the recommendation of the Board, appoint a person to serve in the place of any member of the Board in the case of death, resignation, absence from Kenya for six consecutive months or more, or inability to act for whatever reason on the part of such member, and a person so appointed under this subsection shall serve until a substantive appointment or election is made.

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§ 6THE KENYA VETERINARY BOARD - 6. Objects and functions of the BoardProvision

The Board must exercise general supervision and control over the training, business, practice and employment of veterinary surgeons and para-professionals in Kenya and advise the Government on related matters.

Section 6. Objects and functions of the Board Section 6(1) The object and purpose for which the Board is established shall be to exercise general supervision and control over the training, business, practice and employment of veterinary surgeons and para-professionals in Kenya and to advise the Government in relation to all aspects thereof. Section 6(2)(a) advise the Government on matters relating to veterinary training, research, practice and employment, the use of veterinary medicines, poisons pesticides, and other issues relating to animal welfare; Section 6(2)(b) prescribe, in consultation with such approved training institutions as the Board may deem appropriate, courses of training for veterinary surgeons and veterinary para-professionals; Section 6(2)(c) approve institutions for the training of veterinary surgeons and various categories of veterinary para-professionals; Section 6(2)(d) consider and approve the qualifications of the various categories of veterinary para-professionals for the purposes of registration under this Act; Section 6(2)(e) register, license, control and regulate veterinary practice and veterinary laboratories, clinics, animal hospitals, and such other facilities provided for in Rules made under this Act; Section 6(2)(f) formulate and publish a code of ethics which shall be binding on all registered persons; Section 6(2)(g) regulate the professional conduct of registered persons and take such disciplinary measures as may be appropriate to maintain proper professional and ethical standards; Section 6(2)(h) ensure the maintenance and improvement of the standards of practice by the registered persons; Section 6(2)(i) assess from time to time human resource and necessary training programmes to guarantee sound and efficient veterinary service delivery and advise the relevant Ministries accordingly; Section 6(2)(j) maintain the registers and keep records of all registered persons; Section 6(2)(k) collaborate with other local and international organizations or bodies in the furtherance of the objects and functions of the Board; Section 6(2)(l) protect, in collaboration with relevant professional associations, the interests of the veterinary profession and deal with any matter related to such interests; Section 6(2)(m) create an inspectorate to work in collaboration with law enforcement agencies to locate, inspect, and close down premises or ambulatory clinics operated contrary to the practices prescribed under this Act, and take legal action against the offenders; Section 6(2)(n) guarantee animal welfare through registration, licensing and regulation of institutions and organisations activities; Section 6(2)(o) regulate the use of technology for purposes of animal breeding; and Section 6(2)(p) carry out any other function to improve, promote and advance the veterinary profession and practice in Kenya.

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§ 7THE KENYA VETERINARY BOARD - 7. Supervisory functions of the BoardProvision

The Board must collaborate with training institutions to ensure veterinary degree courses and examinations meet minimum standards for practice; it may appoint and send persons to inspect, monitor and report, require written information, require corrective measures, forward reports to institutions, and cancel or suspend approvals if institutions fail to remedy deficiencies.

Section 7. Supervisory functions of the Board Section 7(1) The Board shall work in collaboration with training institutions to ensure that courses of study to be undertaken by students for a degree in veterinary medicine, including the standard of proficiency required for admission therein and the standard of examinations leading to the award of such degree, are sufficient to guarantee that the holder thereof shall have acquired the minimum knowledge and skill necessary for the efficient practice of veterinary surgery. Section 7(2)(a) appoint persons to visit any university or other institution in Kenya offering a degree in veterinary medicine and to report to it on the course of study, staffing, accommodation and equipment available for training in veterinary medicine and other arrangements available for such training; Section 7(2)(b) appoint persons to attend and monitor examinations in any aspect of veterinary surgery at any such university or institution and to report to it on the sufficiency of the examinations and on such other matters relating thereto as the Board may require; Section 7(2)(c) require the dean or head of the faculty of veterinary medicine at any university or institution to provide written information to it concerning any of the matters referred to in paragraph (a). Section 7(3) The Board shall forward a copy of any report made under subsection (2) to the university or institution concerned and may, if it is satisfied that the standard of any course or examination is insufficient, and after it has given the university or other institution an opportunity of making observations on the report, require the university or institution in writing to take such measures as it may specify in order to improve or rectify the standard of such course or examination. Section 7(4) If the Board, after the requirement in writing has been made under subsection (3), is satisfied that the university or institution has nevertheless failed or neglected to take the measures which are in the opinion of the Board necessary to improve or rectify the standard of any course or examination, it may cancel or suspend any approval granted by it to that university or institution under section 6 (2)(c): Provided that no degree awarded prior to such cancellation or suspension shall be affected by such cancellation or suspension. Section 7(5) The provisions of this section shall apply, mutatis mutandis, to institutions where students pursue courses for the award of certificates, diplomas or degrees in animal health sciences for purposes of qualifying as veterinary para-professionals.

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§ 8THE KENYA VETERINARY BOARD - 8. Vacation of officeProvision

An office is vacated when a person ceases to be qualified for membership.

Section 8. Vacation of office Section ceases to be qualified for membership;

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§ 9THE KENYA VETERINARY BOARD - 9. Meetings and procedures of the BoardProvision

The First Schedule applies in respect of the meetings and procedure of the Board.

Section 9. Meetings and procedures of the Board Section The First Schedule shall apply in respect of the meetings and procedure of the Board.

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Part III

PROVISIONS RELATING TO REGISTRATION AND PRACTICE

§ 13PROVISIONS RELATING TO REGISTRATION AND PRACTICE - 13. Requirement for registrationProvision

People may not practise or represent themselves as veterinary surgeons or para‑professionals, and organizations may not offer animal health services, unless registered and licensed as required and (for organizations) employing a registered veterinary surgeon.

Section 13. Requirement for registration Section 13(1) No person shall practise, or hold himself out, whether directly or indirectly, as practising or being able to practise as a veterinary surgeon or veterinary para-professional or to take up employment as such unless he is registered and licensed under this Act. Section 13(2) No organization or institution shall offer animal health services unless it is registered and issued with a licence by the Board and has a registered veterinary surgeon in its employment in charge of the animal health and welfare services.

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§ 14PROVISIONS RELATING TO REGISTRATION AND PRACTICE - 14. Definition of “practice”Interpretation

"Practice" is defined as the prevention of an infectious or organic disease or pathological condition.

Section 14. Definition of “practice” Section prevention of an infectious or organic disease or pathological condition;

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§ 15PROVISIONS RELATING TO REGISTRATION AND PRACTICE - 15. Qualification for registration of veterinary surgeonsOffence

Sets qualifications and registration procedures for veterinary surgeons, gives the Board powers over examinations, requires application within five years of qualification, entitles registered persons to entry in the register, and creates an offence for practising without registration with specified penalties.

Section 15. Qualification for registration of veterinary surgeons Section 15(1)(a) is a citizen of Kenya; Section 15(1)(b) holds a degree in veterinary medicine from a university recognized in Kenya, and has after such qualification served an internship of not less than twelve months under a veterinary surgeon with not less than five years’ standing; and Section 15(1)(c) is a member of a registered professional association representing the interests of veterinary surgeons. Section 15(2) The Board may in its discretion require an applicant under this section to undertake such examination as it may prescribe to satisfy itself that the applicant’s knowledge and skill qualify such person for registration. Section 15(3) The examination referred to in subsection (2) may be conducted by the Board or by any other authority or institution appointed by the Board, and such examination shall be conducted subject to such terms and conditions as the Board may determine. Section 15(4) A person seeking registration shall apply to the Board within a period of five years after qualification, and any person applying after the expiry of that period shall be subject to the provisions of subsection (2). Section 15(5) A person registered by the Board under this section shall swear or affirm the oath set out in the Third Schedule, and shall be entitled to have his name entered in the register maintained by the Registrar for that purpose. Section 15(6) Every registered person shall be issued with a certificate of registration in the prescribed form which shall be signed by the Registrar. Section 15(7) Any person who practises veterinary medicine or surgery without having been registered under this section or otherwise contravenes any other provisions of this section commits an offence and shall be liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding twelve months, or to both.

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§ 16PROVISIONS RELATING TO REGISTRATION AND PRACTICE - 16. Temporary Registration of foreign veterinary surgeonsOffence

Foreign qualified veterinary surgeons who are not Kenyan citizens or ordinarily resident must apply to the Board for temporary registration before undertaking covered work in underserved areas; temporary registration is limited to those engaged by Board-recognized volunteer non-profit organisations.

Section 16. Temporary Registration of foreign veterinary surgeons Section 16(1) A person, being a qualified veterinary surgeon, who is not a citizen of, or is not ordinarily resident, in Kenya, but intends to be in Kenya for the purposes of carrying out any activity to which this Act applies in any underserved area of Kenya, or on any other related assignment, engagement or consultancy for which he has been engaged, shall, before embarking on the assignment, apply to the Board for temporary registration as a foreign veterinary surgeon for the purposes of this Act: Provided that temporary registration under this section shall only be given to persons engaged by volunteer non-profit organizations recognized by the Board, which provide veterinary services in underserved areas. Section 16(2)(a) the fee prescribed by the Board, and certified copies of the applicant’s certificates in veterinary medicine, duly authenticated by the registration authority of the country where they were obtained; Section 16(2)(b) proof of membership of a professional association in the country of the applicant; and Section 16(2)(c) a letter attesting to good professional conduct from the registration authority in the country of the applicant. Section 16(3) The Board may require a person applying for temporary registration to appear before it in person for an examination, whether oral or written. Section 16(4) Upon due consideration of an application submitted to it under this section, the Board shall make and communicate its decision to the applicant within a reasonable time, but not later than fifteen days, and the decision of the Board shall be final. Section 16(5) If the Board is satisfied that the applicant has fulfilled all the conditions for temporary registration as a foreign veterinary surgeon under this section it shall direct the Registrar to effect the registration and issue the applicant with a certificate of temporary registration: Provided that a person registered under this section shall be subject to the requirements of section 26 with regard to an annual licence. Section 16(6)(a) that the veterinary surgeon so registered confines his practice to the area for which engaged, and Section 16(6)(b) that for every year he practises in Kenya he submits to the Board a quarterly report showing, inter alia , the progress made towards the completion of the task in respect of which the registration is issued. Section 16(7) Any person who contravenes the provisions of this section, or abets, aids, facilitates or in any way assists any person to contravene the provisions of this section, commits an offence and shall be liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand shillings, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, or to both. Section 16(8) Any registered veterinary surgeon who abets facilitates, or assists in the employment of a person in contravention of this section shall be liable to have his registration suspended for a period not exceeding three years. Section 16(9) In addition to any penalty under this section, any person who is not a citizen of Kenya who contravenes this section shall be deported from the country. Section 16(10) Any person, institution or organization which engages any foreign veterinary surgeon contrary to the provisions of this section shall be taken to have abetted, facilitated, aided or assisted such a person to practise veterinary medicine and surgery in Kenya in contravention of this Act, and shall be subject to the penalties prescribed.

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§ 17PROVISIONS RELATING TO REGISTRATION AND PRACTICE - 17. Qualification and Registration of Veterinary Para-ProfessionalsProvision

Sets qualification, documentation and internship requirements for registration as a veterinary para-professional; requires application within five years of qualification; registered persons must take an oath and are entitled to entry in the register; the Board may cancel institution approvals but existing registrations remain valid.

Section 17. Qualification and Registration of Veterinary Para-Professionals Section 17(1)(a) is a citizen of Kenya, and Section 17(1)(b) successfully completed a post-secondary school training course in animal health science lasting two years or more at an institution approved by the Board and has obtained a certificate, diploma or degree, and has thereafter served an internship of not less than twelve months under the supervision of a registered veterinary surgeon; or Section 17(1)(b)(i) successfully completed a post-secondary school training course in animal health science lasting two years or more at an institution approved by the Board and has obtained a certificate, diploma or degree, and has thereafter served an internship of not less than twelve months under the supervision of a registered veterinary surgeon; or Section 17(1)(b)(ii) qualified in animal husbandry, range management or wildlife health and has undergone a course of not less than one year in animal health prescribed by the Board, and has served an internship of not less than twelve months under the supervision of a registered veterinary surgeon, and Section 17(1)(c) is a member of a registered association representing the interests of veterinary para-professionals. Section 17(2) A person practises as a veterinary para-professional if he performs any of the functions set out in the Second Schedule in the manner specified therein: Provided that the Cabinet Secretary may, on the advice of the Board, from time to time and as the need arises, review the Second Schedule. Section 17(3)(a) such amount of registration fee as the Board may determine from time to time; Section 17(3)(b) certified copies of relevant certificates; and Section 17(3)(c) a letter from a registered veterinary surgeon certifying that the applicant served internship under his supervision as required by subsection (1)(c). Section 17(4) A person registered under this section shall swear or affirm the oath set out in the Third Schedule, and shall be entitled to have his name entered in the register of veterinary para-professionals maintained by the Registrar for that purpose. Section 17(5) Every registered person shall be issued with a certificate of registration which shall be signed by the Registrar. Section 17(6) The Board may at any time cancel the approval of a training institution referred to in subsection (1)(b) if it is of the opinion that the qualification obtained therefrom is no longer of a satisfactory standard for the purposes of registration under this section: Provided that such cancellation shall not invalidate the registration of any person who graduated from that institution and was registered prior thereto. Section 17(7) A person seeking registration under this section shall apply to the Board within a period of five years after qualification, and any person applying after the expiry of that period shall be required to pass such examination as the Board may prescribe.

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§ 18PROVISIONS RELATING TO REGISTRATION AND PRACTICE - 18. Cancellation of RegistrationProvision

The Board may cancel a person's registration after an inquiry; the Board must notify the person within a reasonable time but no later than twenty one days, and that person must return the registration certificate within three months of that notification. An aggrieved person may appeal to the High Court.

Section 18. Cancellation of Registration Section 18(1) The Board may cancel registration following the conclusion of an inquiry under Part VI of this Act, and the decision of cancellation shall be communicated to the person affected within a reasonable time, but not later than twenty one days from the date of cancellation, and that person shall return the certificate of registration to the Board within three months of that communication. Section 18(2) Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Board under subsection (1) may appeal to the High Court whose decision shall be final.

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§ 19PROVISIONS RELATING TO REGISTRATION AND PRACTICE - 19. RegistersProvision

The registers for veterinary surgeons shall contain the names, qualifications, addresses and the date of registration of every person registered as a veterinary surgeon under section 15.

Section 19. Registers Section veterinary surgeons, into which shall be entered the names, qualifications, addresses and the date of registration of every person registered as a veterinary surgeon under section 15 ;

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§ 20PROVISIONS RELATING TO REGISTRATION AND PRACTICE - 20. Confirmation of entries in registersProvision

The chief executive officer must annually publish a Gazette notice by 31 March inviting registered persons to inspect registers and confirm their particulars; persons not listed after the specified period are deemed not registered.

Section 20. Confirmation of entries in registers Section 20(1) The chief executive officer shall, not later than the 31st March in every year, publish a notice in the Gazette inviting all registered persons to inspect the respective registers and confirm their particulars as entered therein within such period as may be specified in the notice. Section 20(2) A notice under subsection (1) shall specify the office at which the registers may be inspected and the time within which it may be done. Section 20(3) Any person whose name does not appear in the relevant register after the period specified under subsection (1) shall be deemed not to be registered under this Act.

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§ 21PROVISIONS RELATING TO REGISTRATION AND PRACTICE - 21. Retention feesOffence

Registered persons must pay an annual retention fee to the Board (amount set by the Board) before 31st December each year; payment is required despite any suspension; non-payment leads to deletion from the register and reinstatement only after payment and any prescribed penalty; the Board recalls certificates of deregistered persons who must surrender them within three months.

Section 21. Retention fees Section 21(1) Every registered person shall pay to the Board an annual retention fee in such amount as the Board may, from time to time, prescribe. Section 21(2) The retention fee shall be paid notwithstanding any suspension for the time being imposed by the Board on any registered person. Section 21(3) The retention fee shall be paid before the 31st December of every year. Section 21(4) The payment of annual retention fee shall be evidenced by an endorsement on the registration certificate or any other document held by the paying member as prescribed by the Board. Section 21(5) Any veterinary surgeon or veterinary para-professional who contravenes the provisions of subsection (2) shall have his name deleted from the relevant register, and any reinstatement on the register shall be upon payment of the outstanding amount together with such penalty as the Board may, with the approval of the Cabinet Secretary, prescribe. Section 21(6) The Board shall recall the registration certificate of a person who has been deregistered and that person shall surrender back to the Board the certificate within three months from the date of recall. Section 21(7) The reinstatement of the name of a deregistered person into the register and return of his certificate shall be subject to the provisions of regulations made pursuant to section 43 . Section 21(8) Where the name of a registered person has remained in the register for five consecutive years, such person shall be required to satisfy the Board, in such manner as it may deem fit, of his technical competence.

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§ 22PROVISIONS RELATING TO REGISTRATION AND PRACTICE - 22. Correction of registersOffence

The Registrar may, with the Board's approval, alter or correct registers and remove names for specified reasons; every registered person must notify the Registrar of any change within a reasonable time not exceeding thirty days in the prescribed form with certified copies; failure to notify may incur a Board-determined penalty and no recourse for lost correspondence.

Section 22. Correction of registers Section 22(1) The Registrar may with the approval of the Board, from time to time make any necessary alterations or corrections in any register maintained by him for the purposes of this Act. Section 22(2)(a) to remove therefrom the name of any deceased person or any person who has requested in writing that his name be removed from the register; Section 22(2)(b) to remove therefrom the name of any registered person who is convicted of an offence under section 35 ; Section 22(2)(c) if satisfied that any person registered under this Act has left Kenya and has not returned within twelve months, in which case the name of such person shall be removed from the register unless he has notified the Board in writing of his absence before the expiry of the said twelve months and requested that his name should not be so removed, and continued, during the period of his absence, to pay the retention fees as required under section 21 ; Section 22(2)(d) to remove therefrom the name of a person registered under section 16 (5) after the expiry of the registration period; Section 22(2)(e) to correct clerical or editorial errors. Section 22(3) It shall be the duty of every registered person to notify the Registrar within a reasonable time, not exceeding thirty days, of any change in any of the particulars entered in the register. Section 22(4) Notification under subsection (3) shall be in the prescribed form and shall be accompanied by certified copies of documents attesting to the intended change. Section 22(5) Any registered veterinary person who fails or neglects to notify the Registrar as required under subsection (3) shall pay, for any inconvenience, hardship or default suffered by the Board as a result of such failure or neglect, such penalty, as the Board may determine, and shall have no recourse against the Board or Registrar for any lost or misdirected correspondence communicated to him under the address on record.

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Part IV

PRACTICE BY REGISTERED PERSONS

§ 23PRACTICE BY REGISTERED PERSONS - 23. Registered persons entitled to practiseOffence

Registered veterinary surgeons and registered veterinary para-professionals have entitlements to practise and recover reasonable charges; para-professionals may give emergency first aid but must refer to a veterinary surgeon; practising professionals must report notifiable diseases; failure to comply with subsections (2) and (4) is an offence punishable by a fine up to fifty thousand shillings and possible Board disciplinary measures.

Section 23. Registered persons entitled to practise Section 23(1) Every registered veterinary surgeon shall be entitled to practise veterinary medicine and surgery and to demand, sue for and recover in any court of competent jurisdiction reasonable charges for professional aid, advice and visits and the value of any veterinary appliances or materials or substance supplied by him. Section 23(2) A veterinary para-professional registered under this Act shall perform the services set out in the Second Schedule and shall be entitled to demand, sue for and recover in any court of competent jurisdiction the reasonable charges for services so rendered subject to the conditions specified in that Schedule. Section 23(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (2), a veterinary para-professional may render necessary first aid in matters not specified in the First Schedule in cases of emergency, and shall as soon as is reasonably practicable thereafter refer such first aid cases to the nearest veterinary surgeon on a referral basis. Section 23(4) Every practising veterinary surgeon or veterinary para-professional shall provide a written report, in the prescribed format, to the area Government veterinary officer, on all notifiable diseases encountered during the course of his activities as such. Section 23(5) Any person who fails to comply with provisions of subsections (2) and (4) of this section commits an offence and shall be liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding fifty thousand shillings, and in addition the Board may take appropriate disciplinary measures pursuant to Part VI of this Act. [Act No. 18 of 2014 , Sch.]

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§ 24PRACTICE BY REGISTERED PERSONS - 24. Persons ExemptedProvision

The Veterinary Department of the Government is exempted.

Section 24. Persons Exempted Section the Veterinary Department of the Government;

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§ 25PRACTICE BY REGISTERED PERSONS - 25. Use of titlesProvision

Veterinary surgeons may use the prefix "Doctor" (abbreviated) before their registered name and may thereafter use abbreviated degree formats and other special qualifications.

Section 25. Use of titles Section in the case of a veterinary surgeon, a prefix of the title “Doctor” in an abbreviated form followed by his name as it appears in the appropriate register, and thereafter by abbreviated formats of degrees and any other special qualifications he may possess; and

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§ 26PRACTICE BY REGISTERED PERSONS - 26. Annual licenceProvision

Veterinary surgeons registered under this Act must obtain an annual licence from the Board before engaging in private practice.

Section 26. Annual licence Section Every veterinary surgeon registered under this Act shall be required, in addition to being registered under this Act, to take out an annual licence in the form set out in the Fourth Schedule, issued to him by the Board before engaging in private practice.

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§ 27PRACTICE BY REGISTERED PERSONS - 27. Professional charges not recoverable by unregistered personProvision

Veterinary surgeons and veterinary para-professionals may not recover professional charges in court unless they were duly registered and licensed under the Act at the time services, visits or supplies were provided.

Section 27. Professional charges not recoverable by unregistered person Section No veterinary surgeon or veterinary para-professional shall be entitled to recover in any court any charges for or expenses incurred in any professional service, advice or visit or for the value of any medicine, material, substance or appliance supplied, unless he was, at the time such aid or advice was given or the visit made or such medicine, material or substance was supplied, duly registered and licensed under this Act.

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§ 28PRACTICE BY REGISTERED PERSONS - 28. CertificationOffence

Documents required to be certified by a duly qualified veterinary surgeon are valid only if signed by a person registered under this Act as a veterinary surgeon; signing in contravention or knowingly altering such a certificate is an offence punishable by a fine not exceeding ten thousand shillings or imprisonment not exceeding six months or both.

Section 28. Certification Section 28(1) No document which is required to be certified by a duly qualified veterinary surgeon shall be valid unless signed by a person registered under this Act as a veterinary surgeon. Section 28(2) Any person who signs a document in contravention of the provisions of subsection (1) and any person who knowingly alters such certificate or document commits an offence and shall be liable, on conviction to a fine not exceeding ten thousand shillings or to imprisonment not exceeding six months or to both.

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§ 29PRACTICE BY REGISTERED PERSONS - 29. Approval of institutionOffence

Subsection (1) lists acts related to training institutions; contravention is an offence with specified fines or imprisonment; the Cabinet Secretary may make regulations for approval procedure.

Section 29. Approval of institution Section 29(1)(a) admit persons for training with a view to having such persons acquire a qualification which would render them registrable under this Act; or Section 29(1)(b) conduct a course of training or administer the examinations prescribed for the purposes of registration under this Act; or Section 29(1)(c) issue any document or statement indicating or implying that the holder thereof has undergone a course of training or passed the examinations prescribed by the Board for purposes of registration, Section 29(2) Any person who contravenes the provisions of subsection (1) commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand shillings, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding twelve months, or to both. Section 29(3) The Cabinet Secretary may make regulations prescribing the procedure for approving training institutions for the purposes of this section.

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Part V

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

§ 30FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 30. Funds of the BoardProvision

The Board's funds include monies appropriated by Parliament, monies that accrue to or vest in the Board in carrying out its powers and functions, monies provided, donated or lent to the Board, and levies from the animal industry prescribed and approved by the Cabinet Secretary (in consultation with the Cabinet Secretary responsible for finance). Additionally, the Cabinet Secretary may by notice in the Gazette impose levies that form part of the Board's funds.

Section 30. Funds of the Board Section 30(1)(a) such monies as may be appropriated by Parliament for purposes of the Board; Section 30(1)(b) such monies as may accrue to or vest in the Board in the course of the exercise of its powers or the performance of its functions under this Act; Section 30(1)(c) all monies from any other source provided for or donated or lent to the Board; and Section 30(1)(d) such levies from the animal industry as shall be prescribed and approved by the Cabinet Secretary in consultation with the Cabinet Secretary responsible for finance. Section 30(2) In addition to the monies under subsection (1), the Cabinet Secretary may by notice in the Gazette impose such levies as may be appropriate which shall form of the funds of the Board.

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§ 31FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 31. Financial yearProvision

The Board's financial year is the twelve-month period ending on 30 June each year.

Section 31. Financial year Section The financial year of the Board shall be the period of twelve months ending on the thirtieth June in every year.

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§ 32FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 32. Annual estimatesCommencement

The Board must prepare annual estimates of its revenue and expenditure at least four months before each financial year and must approve the annual estimates before that financial year starts.

Section 32. Annual estimates Section 32(1) At least four months before the commencement of each financial year, the Board shall cause to be prepared estimates of revenue and expenditure of the Board for the financial year. Section 32(2)(a) the payment of salaries, allowances and other charges in respect of the staff of the Board; Section 32(2)(b) payments of allowances and any other emoluments to the members of the Board; Section 32(2)(c) the payment of pensions, gratuities and other charges in respect of retirement benefits; Section 32(2)(d) the proper maintenance of buildings, other property and grounds of the Board; Section 32(2)(e) the acquisition, maintenance, repair and replacement of the equipment and other movable or immovable property of the Board; and Section 32(2)(f) the creation of such reserve funds to meet future or contingent liabilities in respect of retirement benefits, where applicable, insurance or replacement of buildings or equipment, or in respect of such other matter as the Board may deem appropriate. Section 32(3) The annual estimates shall be approved by the Board before the commencement of the financial year to which they relate and after the approval, the sum provided shall not be altered without the consent of the Board.

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§ 33FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 33. Accounts and AuditProvision

The Board must keep proper books and records of accounts relating to its income, expenditure, assets and liabilities; the accounts must include statements of income and expenditure and of assets and liabilities; and the accounts must be audited by the Auditor-General or an auditor appointed by the Board under the authority of the Auditor-General.

Section 33. Accounts and Audit Section 33(1) The Board shall cause to be kept all proper books and records of accounts relating to the income, expenditure, assets and liabilities of the Board. Section 33(2)(a) a statement of income and expenditure during the year; and Section 33(2)(b) a statement of the assets and liabilities of the Board as on the last day of that year. Section 33(3) The accounts of the Board shall be audited by the Auditor-General or by an auditor appointed by the Board under the authority of the Auditor-General given in accordance with section 12 of the Public Audit Act (Cap 412B).

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Part VI

INQUIRIES AND DISCIPLINE BY THE BOARD

§ 34INQUIRIES AND DISCIPLINE BY THE BOARD - 34. Inquiries by the BoardOffence

The Board may institute inquiries into registered persons, summon witnesses and retain records; the Registrar must inform concerned persons in writing; the presiding person must keep a record; the person complained against has rights to participate and defend; failure to comply when summoned or giving false evidence is an offence punishable by a fine of five thousand shillings or up to one month imprisonment.

Section 34. Inquiries by the Board Section 34(1) The Board may, either on its own motion or as a result of a complaint or charge or allegation lodged with it by any person, institute an inquiry into the conduct of a registered person for the alleged act or omission in a veterinary practice to which this Act applies or in contravention of this Act or regulations made thereunder. Section 34(2) Any inquiry under subsection (1) shall be held on such date and at such time and place as may be determined by the Board, and the Registrar shall inform the person concerned in writing thereof. Section 34(3) The Board may at its discretion seek the assistance of the Attorney-General to advise the Board at such inquiry on matters pertaining to law, procedure for evidence, or lead the evidence at the inquiry and cross-examine the witnesses. Section 34(4) The person presiding at the inquiry shall keep or cause to be kept a record, in writing or by way of electronic recording, the proceedings at the inquiry and the evidence given thereat. Section 34(5)(a) be present at the inquiry; Section 34(5)(b) answer the charge; Section 34(5)(c) cross-examine any person who has given evidence at the inquiry; Section 34(5)(d) inspect any book, document or record referred to in subsection (5); Section 34(5)(e) call evidence in support of his defence; and Section 34(5)(f) be heard in his own defence. Section 34(6) The Board may summon any person who, in its opinion, is able to furnish any information of material importance to the inquiry, or who the Board has reason to believe has in his possession or custody or under his control any book, document or record relating to the subject of inquiry, to appear before it and to produce such book or record. Section 34(7) The Board may retain for examination any book, document or record produced by a person summoned under subsection (5). Section 34(8) Through the person presiding at the inquiry, the Board may administer an oath any person present at the inquiry, and examine him or cause him to be examined by a person designated by the Board to lead the evidence at the inquiry, and instruct him to produce any book, document or record in his possession or custody or under his or her control. Section 34(9) Any person who fails or neglects, when summoned by the Board, to attend as a witness or to produce any books or documents which are in his possession, custody or under his control, or tenders false evidence at an inquiry held under this section, knowing such evidence to be false, commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of five thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding one month, or to both. Section 34(10) The Board may prescribe procedures for the purposes of subsection (1). Section 34(11) Where the registered person against whom a complaint is lodged is a member of the Board, such a member shall vacate office to pave way for an inquiry into the alleged misconduct.

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§ 35INQUIRIES AND DISCIPLINE BY THE BOARD - 35. Action after inquiryOffence

After an inquiry the Board may reprimand, suspend registration (up to 12 months), withdraw/cancel annual licence (up to 6 months), impose a penalty (up to 100,000 shillings), cancel registration and remove a name; the Board also has powers about removal/cancellation effects; aggrieved persons may appeal to the High Court within 14 days; the Registrar must publish removals/cancellations; the Board may order reimbursement of inquiry expenses.

Section 35. Action after inquiry Section 35(1)(a) reprimand the person; Section 35(1)(b) suspend his registration for a specified period not exceeding twelve months; Section 35(1)(c) withdraw or cancel his annual licence for a specified period not exceeding six months; or Section 35(1)(d) impose a penalty not exceeding one hundred thousand shillings; or Section 35(1)(e) cancel his registration and remove his name from the register. Section 35(2) The power to order removal of the name of a person from the register or to cancel the annual licence of any person shall include a power to direct that, during such period as may be specified in the order, the registration of the person or the licence granted to him shall not have effect during the period of removal or cancellation. Section 35(3) Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Board may appeal to the High Court within fourteen days from the date of receipt of the Board’s decision. Section 35(4) The provisions of this section in so far as they relate to the cancellation of licenses shall be in addition to and not in derogation of the provisions of section 21 . Section 35(5) The Registrar shall forthwith publish in the Gazette and in a daily newspaper of national circulation the removal of a name from the register or the cancellation of an annual licence under this section. Section 35(6) The Board may order that any veterinary surgeon or veterinary paraprofessional who was the subject of enquiry under this Act reimburses the Board or any witness involved in the enquiry all or any expenses incurred in connection with the inquiry.

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§ 36INQUIRIES AND DISCIPLINE BY THE BOARD - 36. Effect of removal, cancellation or suspensionProvision

Only the Board can restore a removed name; the Board may restore names, end suspensions or grant new annual licences (on its own motion or on application), and may require a fee not exceeding the registration or annual licence fee.

Section 36. Effect of removal, cancellation or suspension Section 36(1) Where the name of any person has been removed from the register, the name shall not be restored on the register except by order of the Board. Section 36(2) Where an order has been made for the removal of a person’s name from the register, or for the suspension of his registration or for cancellation or suspension of an annual licence granted to a person under this Act, the Board may either of its own motion or on the application of the person concerned, and after holding such inquiry as the Board deems fit, cause the name of that person to be restored on the register, or terminate the suspension of registration or, as the case may be, grant a new annual licence, and with or without the payment of a fee, not exceeding the registration or annual licence fee, as the Board may determine. Section 36(3) The provisions of subsection (1) shall not apply where a person’s name has been removed from the register in any of the circumstances set out in section 22 (2): Provided that in circumstances other than those set out under section 22 (2) a person’s name may, subject to this Act and upon an application made by him to the Board, be restored on the register on payment of such fee, not exceeding the registration fee, as the Board may determine.

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§ 37INQUIRIES AND DISCIPLINE BY THE BOARD - 37. Appeal against disciplinary actionProvision

Section 37. Appeal against disciplinary action Section the removal of his name from the register;

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Part VII

OFFENCES AND PENALTIES

§ 38OFFENCES AND PENALTIES - 38. OffencesOffence

Employs a veterinary surgeon or veterinary para-professional who is not registered under this Act.

Section 38. Offences Section employs a veterinary surgeon or veterinary para-professional who is not registered under this Act;

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Part VIII

MISCELLANEOUS

§ 39MISCELLANEOUS - 39. Institutions and the animal resources secretaryProvision

The Cabinet Secretary may establish institutions to help the Board manage the animal resources industry, and must appoint (by competitive process) an animal resources secretary to coordinate the industry and perform assigned functions.

Section 39. Institutions and the animal resources secretary Section 39(1) The Cabinet Secretary may establish institutions to enable the Board to function efficiently and effectively in the management of the animal resource industry, especially the livestock sector, both nationally and within the county governments. Section 39(2)(a) a veterinary medicines directorate to regulate the manufacture, importation, exportation, registration, distribution, prescription and dispensing of veterinary medicines and poisons; Section 39(2)(b) an animal health inspectorate service for quality assurance of animal production inputs and animal products; Section 39(2)(c) a special inspectorate to oversee the use and utilization of non-traditional animal resources such as genetically modified organisms, and guarantee bio-safety to human consumers, animal health and welfare; Section 39(2)(d) the Kenya Livestock Research Institute; and Section 39(2)(e) the Kenya Livestock Marketing and Development Authority. Section 39(3) The Cabinet Secretary shall, through a competitive process, appoint an animal resources secretary whose function shall be to co-ordinate the animal resources industry in order to foster economic development and improve livestock-based livelihoods both nationally and in the counties, and perform such other functions as may be assigned.

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§ 40MISCELLANEOUS - 40. Restriction on institution of proceedingsCommencement

A prosecution under this Act must not be commenced without the sanction of the Director of Public Prosecutions; the Director of Public Prosecutions may give consent to inspectors or other officers designated by the Board under this Act.

Section 40. Restriction on institution of proceedings Section 40(1) A prosecution for an offence under this Act shall not be instituted without the sanction of the Director of Public Prosecutions. Section 40(2) Without prejudice to the provisions of subsection (1), the Director of Public Prosecutions, may give consent to inspectors or other officers designated by the Board under this Act.

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§ 41MISCELLANEOUS - 41. Common seal of the BoardProvision

The Registrar or a person designated by the Board must keep the Board's common seal; affixing the seal must be authenticated by the Chairman and the Registrar (or a nominated Board member if either is absent); certain contracts may be executed by persons authorised by the Board without using the seal.

Section 41. Common seal of the Board Section 41(1) The common seal of the Board shall be kept by the Registrar or any other person designated by the Board. Section 41(2) The affixing of the common seal on any document of the Board shall be authenticated by the signatures of the Chairman and the Registrar: Provided that the Board shall, in the absence of either the chairperson or the Registrar in any particular matter, nominate one of its members to authenticate the seal on behalf of either the chairperson or the Registrar. Section 41(3) Any contract or instrument which, if entered into or executed by a person not being a body corporate, would not require to be under seal, may be entered into or executed on behalf of the board by any person generally or specifically authorized by the Board for that purpose.

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§ 42MISCELLANEOUS - 42. Certificate property of the BoardProvision

Any certificate of registration issued under this Act remains the property of the Board.

Section 42. Certificate property of the Board Section Any certificate of registration issued under this Act shall remain the property of the Board.

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§ 43MISCELLANEOUS - 43. Protection from personal liabilityProvision

If a member of the Board or any officer, employee or agent does a matter or thing bona fide in executing the Board's functions, powers or duties, that person shall render themselves personally liable to any action, claim or demand arising from it.

Section 43. Protection from personal liability Section No matter or thing done by a member of the Board or by any officer, employee or agent thereof shall, if the matter or thing is done bona fide in the execution of any of the functions, powers or duties of the Board, render the member, officer, employee or agent personally liable to any action, claim or demand whatsoever arising therefrom.

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§ 44MISCELLANEOUS - 44. Liability of the Board for damagesProvision

The Board remains liable to pay compensation for injury or loss caused by powers exercised or by failures of works, but is not liable for injury or damage occurring during legitimate and lawful functions.

Section 44. Liability of the Board for damages Section The provisions of section 42 shall not relieve the Board of liability to pay compensation to any person for any injury to him or damage to or loss of his property or to any of his interests caused by the exercise of any power conferred by this Act or by the failure, whether wholly or partially, of any works: Provided that the Board shall not be liable for any injury or damage occasioned in the course of legitimate and lawful functions.

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§ 44AMISCELLANEOUS - 44A. Non-application to universitiesProvision

The Board's supervisory or approval functions do not apply to a university established or accredited in Kenya under the Universities Act (Cap. 210) that has been granted a Charter.

Section 44A. Non-application to universities Section The supervisory or approval functions of the Board as provided in this Act shall not apply to a university established or accredited in Kenya under the Universities Act (Cap. 210) and which has been granted a Charter. [Act No. 18 of 2014 , Sch.]

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§ 45MISCELLANEOUS - 45. RegulationsProvision

The Cabinet Secretary may make regulations to carry out this Act.

Section 45. Regulations Section 45(1) The Cabinet Secretary may make regulations generally for the better carrying out of the provisions of this Act. Section 45(2)(a) the approval and licensing of veterinary clinics, hospitals, laboratories, premises or other facilities used in private practice; Section 45(2)(b) procedures for the registration and licensing of specialist or consultant veterinary surgeons, locums and any special categories of veterinary surgeons for the purposes of private practice; Section 45(2)(c) procedures for the temporary registration and licensing of foreign veterinary surgeons and veterinary para-professionals; Section 45(2)(d) procedures to be followed by the Board in any disciplinary inquiry under section 34 ; Section 45(2)(e) the enforcement of the attendance of witnesses and the production of books and other documents for the purposes of a disciplinary inquiry under section 34 ; Section 45(2)(f) any form to be used in connection with any matter or any fee to be charged under this Act; Section 45(2)(g) conditions under which training institutions shall be approved and examinations therein conducted for purposes of this Act; Section 45(2)(h) the conduct of examinations authorised or permitted under the provisions of this Act and for the carrying into effect of any scheme or curriculum for education in the veterinary profession; Section 45(2)(i) advertisement of services by veterinary surgeons; Section 45(2)(j) the appointment of inspectors for the purposes of overseeing or inspecting the works and premises of veterinary surgeons or veterinary para-professional or matters relating to private practice; Section 45(2)(k) modalities for the election of members of the Board; Section 45(2)(l) the procedure for reinstatement of de-registered persons; Section 45(2)(m) internship for veterinary surgeons and veterinary para-professionals; Section 45(2)(n) the handling of animals within a view to safeguarding their welfare; Section 45(2)(o) the creation of registers for the various categories of veterinary surgeons or veterinary para-professionals registered or licensed under this Act; and Section 45(2)(p) anything required by this Act to be prescribed.

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