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P-42 - Animal Health Protection Act
Section 1.2
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1.2. The Minister shall designate a chief veterinary surgeon who is a public servant of the Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation appointed in accordance with the Public Service Act (chapter F-3.1.1).
The chief veterinary surgeon must
(1) be a member of the Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec;
(2) have been practising veterinary medicine for at least five years; and
(3) have no condition or restriction attached to his permit to practise.
The chief veterinary surgeon shall perform the duties and exercise the powers conferred on him by this Act taking into consideration, in particular, the animals’ welfare and safety.
