Citation and commencement1
This Order may be cited as the Veterinary Surgeons' Qualifications (European Recognition) Order 2003 and shall come into force on 17 December 2003.
InterpretationF12
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Registration under section 5AF13
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Registration under section 5BF14
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Disqualifying decisionF15
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Referral to the preliminary investigation committeeF16
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Referral to the disciplinary committeeF17
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Removal of name from the registerF18
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Notification of decisionF19
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Rights of nationals of member States to render veterinary services in the United Kingdom temporarilyF110
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Disciplinary provisions affecting practitioners who render services while visiting the United Kingdom temporarilyF111
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Amendment of the Act12
The Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 is amended in accordance with the Schedule.
Revocations13
The following are revoked—
a
Veterinary Surgeons Qualifications (EEC Recognition) Order 1980 M1;
b
Medical, Nursing, Dental and Veterinary Qualifications (EEC Recognition) Order 1982 M2;
c
Veterinary Surgeons Qualifications (EEC Recognition) (Spanish and Portuguese Qualifications) Order 1987; M3
d
Veterinary Surgeons Qualifications (EEC Recognition) (German Democratic Republic Qualifications) Order 1991 M4;
e
Veterinary Surgeons Qualifications (EEC Recognition) (Amendment) Order 1993 M5.