Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations(1) A registered veterinary surgeon must not engage in behaviour that contravenes another law in a way that reflects on the ability or commitment of the veterinary surgeon to provide an adequate standard of care.
(2) Without limiting the behaviour mentioned in subsection (1), a veterinary surgeon engages in behaviour of that kind if, while registered—
(a) the veterinary surgeon is convicted, or found guilty, of an offence punishable by imprisonment for 6 months or longer; and
(b) the behaviour on which the conviction, or finding of guilt, is based reflects adversely on the veterinary surgeon's suitability to practise.