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title: O.C.G.A. § 43-50-60. Purpose.
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# O.C.G.A. § 43-50-60. Purpose.

It is the purpose of this article to encourage more effective utilization of the skills of licensed veterinarians by enabling them to delegate certain veterinary health care tasks to veterinary assistants where such delegation is consistent with the animal patient’s health and welfare.

## History

Code 1981, § 43-50-60, enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 30, § 4/HB 999; Ga. L. 2018, p. 770, § 3/HB 956.

## Editor's Notes

Ga. L. 2006, p. 30, § 4/HB 999, effective March 30, 2006, redesignated former Code Section 43-50-60 as present Code Section 43-50-80.