(1) A veterinary surgeon shall not practise on his or her own accord or establish a private practice unless he or she has obtained a licence to do so from the Council.

            (2) A veterinary surgeon who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine of not less than P2 000, but not exceeding P6 000, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or to both.

40.     Application for licence to establish private practice

            (1) A veterinary surgeon who wishes to apply for a licence to establish a private practice shall do so in the prescribed form and shall attach, to that form-

     (a)     his or her registration and personal identification numbers entered in the Register under section 13; and

     (b)     such other documents as may be required by the Council.

            (2) The Council shall grant a licence to an applicant to establish a private practice if the Council is satisfied that-

     (a)     the applicant's name has been entered in the Register; and

     (b)     the applicant has practised in a facility that is recognised by the Council, for such period as may be determined by the Council;

     (c)     the applicant works from a facility that meets standards prescribed by the Council; or

     (d)     in the case of an applicant who has newly graduated from a university or other educational institution, the applicant has submitted a good proposal for a clinic.

            (3) The Council shall refuse to grant a licence if it is not satisfied in terms of subsection (2).

41.     Validity of licence

            Subject to the conditions specified in the licence, the licence granted under this Part shall be valid for three years.

42.     Renewal of licence

            (1) A veterinary surgeon who wishes to have his or her licence renewed shall apply to the Council not later than three months before the date of expiration of the licence.

            (2) The Council may renew a licence if, after inspecting the facility where the private practice is, it is satisfied with the facility.

43.     Licence not exemption from obtaining other licences

            A licence issued under this Act shall not exempt a veterinary surgeon from obtaining any other licence that may be required by another Act.

44.     Revocation of licence

            The Council shall revoke the licence of a veterinary surgeon under this Act Part if such veterinary surgeon is convicted of an offence under this Act.

45.     Appeals against refusal to grant licence to establish private practice