Singapore legislation
Clause 34
Clause 34
False assumption of title of specialist
(1)
A registered veterinarian who is not registered under section 19 as a specialist in a branch of veterinary medicine, or whose registration as a specialist in a branch of veterinary medicine is suspended, must not —
practise veterinary medicine under the name or title of a specialist in that branch of veterinary medicine, or under any name, title, addition or description implying that the registered veterinarian is such a specialist or has any degree, qualification, special knowledge, skill or experience in that branch of veterinary medicine; or
advertise, cause or permit another person to advertise, or hold himself or herself out as a specialist in that branch of veterinary medicine.
(2)
A registered veterinarian (A) must not cause or permit a person (B) to make any representation with regard to A which, if made by A with the requisite intent, would contravene subsection (1).
(3)
A disciplinary case may be brought under Part 5 against any registered veterinarian who contravenes subsection (1) or (2).