# Ind. Code § 25-1-9-6: Veterinary practitioners; cruelty to animals

> Indiana · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T25_A1_C9_S25-1-9-6

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 25-1-9-6
- **Heading:** Veterinary practitioners; cruelty to animals
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 25 / Article 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-1-9-6

## Text

Sec. 6. In addition to section 4 of this chapter, a practitioner licensed to practice veterinary medicine or registered as a veterinary technician is subject to the exercise of the disciplinary sanctions under section 9 of this chapter if, after a hearing, the board finds a practitioner has engaged in cruelty to animals.

As added by P.L.152-1988, SEC.1.

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