(1) The board may perform, or have performed in its behalf, inspections of any licensed veterinarian's premises at any time to provide uniform standards of sanitation and cleanliness in the public interest.

(2) The premises of any veterinarian may be evaluated on the following items:

(a) office and reception area, practice vehicle, small and large animal exam room, housing and surgery areas, waste disposal, insect control, grounds and odor;

(b) the board may add or delete in these inspection items as conditions and problems change.

(3) Inspections and sanitation check reports shall be supplied to each licensed veterinarian who has been inspected, with the board's recommendations.

(4) The board shall allow adequate time for their recommendations to be implemented by the licensed veterinarian.

(5) Should progress not be reported in removing items from the unsatisfactory category by the second inspection, the board shall direct the licensed veterinarian to appear before the board at the next meeting, or have him write a letter of explanation.

(6) If, in the opinion of the board, the licensee has not made satisfactory progress or if the explanation is unsatisfactory, it shall issue a letter of warning to the licensed veterinarian to immediately start placing his premises in a clean and sanitary condition. Failure to do so may serve as cause for initiating suspension or revocation of license provided under 37-18-311 , MCA.