Section 3303B - ExemptionsThis chapter may not be construed to prohibit any of the following:
(1) An employee of the federal, state, or local government performing official duties.(2) A person who is a regular student in a veterinary school or veterinary technician program performing duties or actions assigned by instructors, or working under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian during the school vacation period.(3) A person advising with respect to or performing acts which the Board rule has or has not prescribed as accepted livestock management practices.(4) A veterinarian regularly licensed in another state consulting with a licensed veterinarian in this State.(5) Any merchant or manufacturer selling at the merchant's or manufacturer's regular place of business medicines, feed, appliances, or other products used in the prevention or treatment of animal diseases.(6) The owner of an animal and the owner's employee caring for and treating the animal belonging to the owner, except where the ownership of the animal was transferred for purposes of circumventing this chapter.(7) A member of the faculty of a veterinary school performing regular functions, or a person lecturing or giving instructions or demonstrations at a veterinary school or in connection with a continuing education course or seminar.(8) Any person selling or applying any pesticide, insecticide, or herbicide.(9) Any person engaging in bona fide scientific research which reasonably requires experimentation involving animals.(10) Any person from performing support activities under the supervision, as determined by regulations adopted by the Board, of a Delaware-licensed veterinarian. The support activities must not include diagnosing, prognosing, prescribing, inducing anesthesia, performing surgery, or other support activities as defined in regulations adopted by the Board.(11) A licensed veterinary technician from performing support activities under the supervision, as determined by regulations adopted by the Board, of a Delaware-licensed veterinarian. The support activities must not include diagnosing, prognosing, prescribing, performing surgery, or other support activities as defined in regulations adopted by the Board.(12)a. A veterinarian or a veterinary technician who is licensed in another state, and who is in good standing in the other state, providing services during an emergency or natural disaster within the scope and location of assigned veterinary medical duties of the response efforts if all of the following apply: 1. An official declaration of the disaster or emergency has been made by the governor or the delegated state official.2. An official invitation has been extended to the veterinarian or veterinary technician for a specified time by the authority that has jurisdiction for coordinating the animal or agricultural issues in this State during emergencies.b. A person practicing as a veterinarian or veterinary technician in this State under this paragraph (12) is subject to the personal and subject matter jurisdiction and disciplinary and regulatory authority of the Board. The person shall comply with applicable provisions of the laws, rules, and regulations of the Board.Added by Laws 2023 , ch. 232, s 3, eff. 9/21/2023.