VETERINARY ACCREDITATION PROGRAM.

SEC. 10410. [7 U.S.C. 8309] VETERINARY ACCREDITATION PROGRAM. (a) In General.—The Secretary may establish a veterinary accreditation program that is consistent with this subtitle, including the establishment of standards of conduct for accredited veterinarians. (b) Consultation.—The Secretary shall consult with State animal health officials and veterinary professionals regarding the establishment of the veterinary accreditation program. (c) Suspension or Revocation of Accreditation.— (1) In general.—The Secretary may, after notice and opportunity for a hearing on the record, suspend or revoke the accreditation of any veterinarian accredited under this title who violates this subtitle. (2) Final order.—The order of the Secretary suspending or revoking accreditation shall be treated as a final order reviewable under chapter 158 of title 28, United States Code. (3) Summary suspension.— (A) In general.—The Secretary may summarily suspend the accreditation of a veterinarian whom the Secretary has reason to believe knowingly violated this subtitle. (B) Hearings.—The Secretary shall provide the veterinarian with a subsequent notice and an opportunity for a prompt post-suspension hearing on the record. (d) Application of Penalty Provisions.—The criminal and civil penalties described in section 10414 shall not apply to a violation of this section that is not a violation of any other provision of this subtitle.