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.