LAC 46:LXXXV.1423. Declaratory Statements

A. The board may issue a declaratory statement in response to a request for clarification of the effect of the provisions contained in the Louisiana Veterinary Practice Act, R.S. 37:1511 et seq., the rules and regulations promulgated by the board and/or the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics of the American Veterinary Medical Association. B. A request for declaratory statement is made in the form of a petition to the board. The petition should include at least: 1. the name and address of the petitioner; 2. specific reference to the statute, rule and regulation, or the American Veterinary Medical Association's Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics to which the petitioner relates; and 3. a concise statement of the manner in which the petitioner is aggrieved by the statute, rules and regulations, or provision of the American Veterinary Medical Association's Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics by its potential application to him in which he is uncertain of its effect. C. The petition shall be considered by the board within a reasonable period of time taking into consideration the nature of the matter and the circumstances involved. D. The declaratory statement of the board in response to the petition shall be in writing and mailed to the petitioner at the last address furnished to the board.