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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 15.14.17.03" title_num="15" subtitle_num="14" chapter_num="17" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“AVMA” means the American Veterinary Medical Association.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Board” means the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Responsible direct supervision” means competent, immediate, and active supervision by a veterinary practitioner.  The veterinary practitioner shall be:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>In the immediate vicinity of where the work is being performed; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Actively engaged in supervising this work throughout the entire period it is being performed, including:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Providing clear and specific directions on what work is to be done;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Being cognizant of how the assigned work is being performed; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Being immediately available to provide advice when the assigned work is being performed.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Shelter owner” means a person who rents, leases, or otherwise has control of the premises where the facility is located.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>“Veterinary practitioner” means a licensed and registered veterinarian engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>“Veterinary preceptee” means a student of veterinary medicine practicing veterinary medicine who has successfully completed 3 years of veterinary education at an institution approved by the Board and who works under the responsible direct supervision of a veterinary practitioner.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>