(a)      As used in this subtitle, "veterinary hospital" means any building or portion of a building which is regularly used for the treatment of animals by a veterinary practitioner.

      (b)      Every veterinary hospital shall be licensed by the Board. The Board shall set the annual license fee in accordance with § 2-303(b) of this subtitle. The license shall be applied for and issued to the owner of the hospital.

      (c)      The Board may reject an application, or suspend or revoke the license for failure to maintain the facility properly. The rejection, suspension, or revocation shall be in accordance with the procedures set out in § 2-311 of this subtitle.