Section 13
Temporary permit to practise
of Veterinary Surgeons Act 1974
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this
Act, the Council, with the approval of the Minister may, upon application in writing, issue to a person who is a veterinary surgeon registered anywhere outside Malaysia a temporary permit to practice as a veterinary surgeon subject to such conditions and restrictions as the Council may specify in such permit for a period not exceeding six months.
(2)
The holder of such a temporary permit to practise, while the permit remains in force and subject to the restrictions and conditions specified in the permit, shall be deemed to be a registered veterinary surgeon.
(3)
The Council may at any time cancel any temporary permit to practise granted under this section and the permit shall thereupon lapse.
(4)
For the purpose of subsection (1) a veterinary surgeon includes a person who holds a qualification in veterinary medicine from institutions other than those specified in Parts I and II of the
Second Schedule.
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