1. The Nevada State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners is hereby created.
2. The Board consists of eight members appointed by the Governor.
3. Six of the members must:
(a) Be residents of the State of Nevada.
(b) Be graduates of a veterinary college accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
(c) Have been lawfully engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine in the State of Nevada for at least 5 years next preceding the date of their appointment.
4. One member must:
(a) Be a resident of the State of Nevada.
(b) Be a veterinary technician.
(c) Have been lawfully engaged in practice as a veterinary technician in the State of Nevada for at least 5 years next preceding the date of his or her appointment.
5. One member appointed by the Governor must be a representative of the general public. This member must not be:
(a) A veterinarian, a veterinary technician or a euthanasia technician; or
(b) The spouse or the parent or child, by blood, marriage or adoption, of a veterinarian, a veterinary technician or a euthanasia technician.
6. Any member may be removed from the Board by the Governor for good cause.