Sec. 10410. VETERINARY ACCREDITATION PROGRAM
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## SEC. 10410 VETERINARY ACCREDITATION PROGRAM **[**[7 U.S.C. 8309](/us/usc/t7/s8309)**]** ###
(a)In General The Secretary may establish a veterinary accreditation program that is consistent with this subtitle, including the establishment of standards of conduct for accredited veterinarians. ###
(b)Consultation The Secretary shall consult with State animal health officials and veterinary professionals regarding the establishment of the veterinary accreditation program. ###
(c)Suspension or Revocation of Accreditation ####
(1)In general The Secretary may, after notice and opportunity for a hearing on the record, suspend or revoke the accreditation of any veterinarian accredited under this title who violates this subtitle. ####
(2)Final order The order of the Secretary suspending or revoking accreditation shall be treated as a final order reviewable under chapter 158 of title 28, United States Code. ####
(3)Summary suspension #####
(A)In general The Secretary may summarily suspend the accreditation of a veterinarian whom the Secretary has reason to believe knowingly violated this subtitle. #####
(B)Hearings The Secretary shall provide the veterinarian with a subsequent notice and an opportunity for a prompt post-suspension hearing on the record. ###
(d)Application of Penalty Provisions The criminal and civil penalties described in section 10414 shall not apply to a violation of this section that is not a violation of any other provision of this subtitle.
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