Registration of veterinary surgeons

(1) Where the Board is satisfied in relation to any application under section 15 and section 17 (2) of this Act for registration that, (a) the applicant possesses the necessary qualifications under section 15 of this Act; and (b) the applicant is of good character and is a fit and proper person to practice veterinary surgery; and (c) the applicant satisfies all other requirements the Board shall authorize the Registrar to register the applicant as a veterinary surgeon and the Registrar shall notify the applicant in writing accordingly and upon payment by him of 24 the prescribed fee, furnish him with a certificate of registration in the prescribed form. (2) Every veterinary surgeon or veterinary specialist registered under this Act shall be entitled to practice veterinary surgery in Belize and to demand and recover reasonable charge for services rendered by him as a veterinary surgeon and also for any drugs, medicines or appliances supplied by him, Provided that a veterinary surgeon or veterinary specialist employed by Government shall not levy any such charges on the public unless he is specifically allowed by the terms of his employment contract to engage in private practice.