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LEI Nº 15.425, DE 3 DE JUNHO DE 2026

This article amends article 282 of the Penal Code to make the illegal practice of veterinary medicine a crime.

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LEI Nº 15.425, DE 3 DE JUNHO DE 2026
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criminal offences legal compliance professional licensing unauthorized practice veterinary practice

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This article amends article 282 of the Penal Code to make the illegal practice of veterinary medicine a crime. It is an offence to practice medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, or pharmacy without legal authorization, beyond the authorized limits, or while suspended/after registration is cancelled. This law takes effect on the date it is published. This article amends Article 282 of the Penal Code by adding new paragraphs (§§ 2º to 5º) and renumbering the current sole paragraph as § 1º.