Section 2-101-2-20-106 - GROUNDS FOR REFUSAL TO GRANT APPROVAL OR TO SUSPEND OR REVOKE APPROVALThe Board may refuse to grant its approval of a veterinarian or may suspend or revoke its approval of a veterinarian on any one or more of the following grounds:
a.The suspension or revocation of the veterinarian's license by the Mississippi Board of Veterinary Medicine.b. The suspension or revocation of the veterinarian's accreditation by USDA-APHIS, VS.c. Failure of the veterinarian to maintain such additional professional certification, training or ability as may be required by the State Veterinarian.d. Violating any of the animal health laws or regulations of the State of Mississippi.e. Submitting for analysis fraudulent or mislabeled samples of blood or other body fluids or tissues.f. Failing to timely report test results.g. Submitting false or fraudulent information concerning an animal health issue to any government agency or individual.h. Submitting a fraudulent claim or invoice for veterinary services.i. Obtaining a certificate, license or approval through fraud, deception or misrepresentation.j. Has engaged in any act of negligence, malpractice, incompetence or misconduct in his veterinary practice.k. Has been convicted of, or engaged in any act constituting, a crime of moral turpitude.l. Has had his authority to engage in the activity regulated by the Board revoked or suspended by any other state or government agency.m. Is presently engaged in drug or alcohol use that is likely to impair his ability to practice his profession with skill and safety.n. Has prescribed controlled substances indiscriminately or for a non-medical reason. o. Failure to submit a filled-out application or other documents required by the Board.2 Miss. Code. R. 101-2-20-106