A veterinarian shall not represent conflicting interests, except by express consent of all concerned given after a full disclosure of the facts. A veterinarian represents conflicting interests if, when employed by a buyer to inspect an animal for soundness, the veterinarian accepts a fee from the seller. Acceptance of a fee from both the buyer and seller is prima facie evidence of fraud.

Source Note: The provisions of this §573.1 adopted to be effective March 9, 1988, 13 TexReg 1026; amended to be effective March 1, 1999, 24 TexReg 1385