Legal Opinion

Brown v. New York State Racing & Wagering Board

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Decided January 13, 2009PublishedCited by 18 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION OF THE COURT

Dillon, J.

This appeal raises a simple question that lends itself to a less than simple answer. We are asked to determine whether individuals must be licensed veterinarians to lawfully provide certain dental services to horses. Apparently, no New York ap*109pellate court has ever addressed this issue. We hold, based upon our interpretation of Education Law article 135, that the practice of routine equine dentistry, as performed by the petitioner, does not require a veterinary license.

I. Relevant Facts

The petitioner, Chris Brown, has been engaged in the practice of routine…

2Cases cited21 opinions

  1. Toys" R" US v. SilvaNew York Court of Appeals · 1996
  2. New York State Ass'n of Counties v. AxelrodNew York Court of Appeals · 1991
  3. Pajak v. PajakNew York Court of Appeals · 1982
  4. Walton v. New York State Department of Correctional ServicesNew York Court of Appeals · 2007
  5. MATTER OF YARBOUGH v. FrancoNew York Court of Appeals · 2000

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