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CA Bus & Prof Code § 4853.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 3 - Issuance of Licenses|Section 4853.6.

4853.6.  (a) The board shall deny, suspend, or revoke registration of a veterinary premises if any of the following occur:(1) The licensee manager set forth in the application in accordance with Section 4853 ceases to become responsible for management of the registered premises and no substitution of the responsible licensee manager has been made by application as provided for in Section 4853.(2) The premises registration holder or the licensee manager has, under proceedings conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the license to practice veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry revoked or suspended.(3) Unless licensed pursuant to Section 4825, the premises registration holder has practiced, influenced, or exerted control over the provision of veterinary medicine, veterinary dentistry, veterinary surgery, and the various branches thereof.(b) The board shall not renew the premises registration if there is no licensee manager associated with the premises.(c) The board may deny, suspend, or revoke registration of the veterinary premises for unlicensed practice of veterinary medicine, veterinary dentistry, veterinary surgery, and the various branches thereof by the premises registration holder.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 631, Sec. 22. (AB 1535) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4853.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 3 - Issuance of Licenses|Section 4853.7.

4853.7.  A premise registration that is not renewed within five years after its expiration may not be renewed and shall not be restored, reissued, or reinstated thereafter. However, an application for a new premise registration may be submitted and obtained if both of the following conditions are met:(a) No fact, circumstance, or condition exists that, if the premise registration was issued, would justify its revocation or suspension.(b) All of the fees that would be required for the initial premise registration are paid at the time of application.(Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 484, Sec. 50. (SB 1193) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4854 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 3 - Issuance of Licenses|Section 4854.

4854.  All premises where veterinary medicine, veterinary dentistry, or veterinary surgery is being practiced, and all instruments, apparatus and apparel used in connection with those practices, shall be kept clean and sanitary at all times, and shall conform to those minimum standards established by the board.(Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 1314.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4854.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 3 - Issuance of Licenses|Section 4854.1.

4854.1.  A premises registration holder who is not a California-licensed veterinarian pursuant to Section 4825 shall not interfere with, control, or otherwise direct the professional judgment of any California licensed veterinarian or registered veterinary technician. The board may require any information, including, but not limited to, employment contracts between the premises registration holder and a California-licensed veterinarian or registered veterinary technician, the board deems is reasonably necessary for the enforcement of this section.(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 631, Sec. 23. (AB 1535) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4854.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 3 - Issuance of Licenses|Section 4854.5.

4854.5.  (a) Every off-campus educational program site shall display in a conspicuous place a consumer notification specifying that the veterinary facilities are also being used for diagnosis and treatment of animals by graduate students enrolled in a veterinary medicine program.(b) Notwithstanding Section 4831, or any other provision of law, a violation of subdivision (a) shall not be a crime.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 131, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4855 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 3 - Issuance of Licenses|Section 4855.

4855.  A veterinarian subject to the provisions of this chapter shall, as required by regulation of the board, keep a written record of all animals receiving veterinary services, and provide a summary of that record to the owner of animals receiving veterinary services, when requested. The minimum amount of information which shall be included in written records and summaries shall be established by the board. The minimum duration of time for which a licensed premise shall retain the written record or a complete copy of the written record shall be determined by the board.(Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 1314.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4856 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 3 - Issuance of Licenses|Section 4856.

4856.  (a) All records required by law to be kept by a veterinarian subject to this chapter, including, but not limited to, records pertaining to diagnosis and treatment of animals and records pertaining to drugs or devices for use on animals, shall be open to inspection by the board, or its authorized representatives, during an inspection as part of a regular inspection program by the board, or during an investigation initiated in response to a complaint that a licensee has violated any law or regulation that constitutes grounds for disciplinary action by the board. A copy of all those records shall be provided to the board immediately upon request. (b) Equipment and drugs on the premises, or any other place, where veterinary medicine, veterinary dentistry, veterinary surgery, or the various branches thereof is being practiced, or otherwise in the possession of a veterinarian for purposes of that practice, shall be open to inspection by the board, or its authorized representatives, during an inspection as part of a regular inspection program by the board, or during an investigation initiated in response to a complaint that a licensee has violated any law or regulation that constitutes grounds for disciplinary action by the board.(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 642, Sec. 22. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4857 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 3 - Issuance of Licenses|Section 4857.

4857.  (a) A veterinarian licensed under this chapter shall not disclose any information concerning an animal receiving veterinary services, the client responsible for the animal receiving veterinary services, or the veterinary care provided to an animal, except under any one of the following circumstances:(1) Upon written or witnessed oral authorization by knowing and informed consent of the client responsible for the animal receiving services or an authorized agent of the client.(2) Upon authorization received by electronic transmission when originated by the client responsible for the animal receiving services or an authorized agent of the client.(3) In response to a valid court order or subpoena.(4) As may be required to ensure compliance with any federal, state, county, or city law or regulation, including, but not limited to, the California Public Records Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 6250) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code).(5) Nothing in this section is intended to prevent the sharing of veterinary medical information between veterinarians or facilities for the purpose of diagnosis or treatment of the animal that is the subject of the medical records.(6) If the care or service was for a horse that has participated in the previous year, or is intended to participate, in a licensed horse race. In these situations, the entire medical record for the horse shall be made available upon request to anyone responsible for the direct medical care of the horse, including the owner, trainer, or veterinarian, the California Horse Racing Board or any other state or local governmental entity, and the racing association or fair conducting the licensed horse race.(7) As otherwise provided in this section.(b) This section shall not apply to the extent that the client responsible for an animal or an authorized agent of the client responsible for the animal has filed or caused to be filed a civil or criminal complaint that places the veterinarian’s care and treatment of the animal or the nature and extent of the injuries to the animal at issue, or when the veterinarian is acting to comply with federal, state, county, or city laws or regulations.(c) A veterinarian shall be subject to the criminal penalties set forth in Section 4831 or any other provision of this code for a violation of this section. In addition, any veterinarian who negligently releases confidential information shall be liable in a civil action for any damages caused by the release of that information.(d) Nothing in this section is intended to prevent the sharing of veterinary medical information between veterinarians and peace officers, humane society officers, or animal control officers who are acting to protect the welfare of animals.(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 252, Sec. 1. (SB 800) Effective January 1, 2021. Superseded on January 1, 2023; see amendment by Stats. 2021, Ch. 615.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4857 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 3 - Issuance of Licenses|Section 4857.

4857.  (a) A veterinarian licensed under this chapter shall not disclose any information concerning an animal receiving veterinary services, the client responsible for the animal receiving veterinary services, or the veterinary care provided to an animal, except under any one of the following circumstances:(1) Upon written or witnessed oral authorization by knowing and informed consent of the client responsible for the animal receiving services or an authorized agent of the client.(2) Upon authorization received by electronic transmission when originated by the client responsible for the animal receiving services or an authorized agent of the client.(3) In response to a valid court order or subpoena.(4) As may be required to ensure compliance with any federal, state, county, or city law or regulation, including, but not limited to, the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code).(5) Nothing in this section is intended to prevent the sharing of veterinary medical information between veterinarians or facilities for the purpose of diagnosis or treatment of the animal that is the subject of the medical records.(6) If the care or service was for a horse that has participated in the previous year, or is intended to participate, in a licensed horse race. In these situations, the entire medical record for the horse shall be made available upon request to anyone responsible for the direct medical care of the horse, including the owner, trainer, or veterinarian, the California Horse Racing Board or any other state or local governmental entity, and the racing association or fair conducting the licensed horse race.(7) As otherwise provided in this section.(b) This section shall not apply to the extent that the client responsible for an animal or an authorized agent of the client responsible for the animal has filed or caused to be filed a civil or criminal complaint that places the veterinarian’s care and treatment of the animal or the nature and extent of the injuries to the animal at issue, or when the veterinarian is acting to comply with federal, state, county, or city laws or regulations.(c) A veterinarian shall be subject to the criminal penalties set forth in Section 4831 or any other provision of this code for a violation of this section. In addition, any veterinarian who negligently releases confidential information shall be liable in a civil action for any damages caused by the release of that information.(d) Nothing in this section is intended to prevent the sharing of veterinary medical information between veterinarians and peace officers, humane society officers, or animal control officers who are acting to protect the welfare of animals.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 615, Sec. 8. (AB 474) Effective January 1, 2022. Operative January 1, 2023, pursuant to Sec. 463 of Stats. 2021, Ch. 615.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4860 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 3.5 - Wellness Evaluation Committees|Section 4860.

4860.  It is the intent of the Legislature that the Veterinary Medical Board seek ways and means to identify and rehabilitate veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians with impairment due to abuse of dangerous drugs or alcohol, affecting competency so that veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians so afflicted may be treated and returned to the practice of veterinary medicine in a manner that will not endanger the public health and safety.(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 60, Sec. 35. Effective July 6, 1995.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4861 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 3.5 - Wellness Evaluation Committees|Section 4861.

4861.  (a) One or more wellness evaluation committees is hereby authorized to be established by the board. Each wellness evaluation committee shall be composed of five persons appointed by the board.(b) Each wellness evaluation committee shall have the following composition:(1) Three veterinarians licensed under this chapter. The board in making its appointments shall give consideration to recommendations of veterinary associations and local veterinary societies and shall consider, among others, where appropriate, the appointment of veterinarians who have recovered from impairment or who have knowledge and expertise in the management of impairment.(2) Two public members.(c) Each person appointed to a wellness evaluation committee shall have experience or knowledge in the evaluation or management of persons who are impaired due to alcohol or drug abuse.(d) It shall require the majority vote of the board to appoint a person to a wellness evaluation committee. Each appointment shall be at the pleasure of the board for a term not to exceed four years. In its discretion the board may stagger the terms of the initial members appointed.(e) The board president may suspend any wellness evaluation committee member pending an investigation into allegations of existing alcohol or drug addiction. If, after investigation, there is evidence of an alcohol or drug addiction relapse, the board president shall have authorized discretion to remove the member without input from the board.(f) The board may appoint a program director and other personnel as necessary to carry out this article.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 631, Sec. 25. (AB 1535) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4862 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 3.5 - Wellness Evaluation Committees|Section 4862.

4862.  Each member of a wellness evaluation committee shall receive per diem and expenses as provided in Section 103.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 631, Sec. 26. (AB 1535) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4863 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 3.5 - Wellness Evaluation Committees|Section 4863.

4863.  Three members of a wellness evaluation committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting. Any action requires the majority vote of the wellness evaluation committee.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 631, Sec. 27. (AB 1535) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4864 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 3.5 - Wellness Evaluation Committees|Section 4864.

4864.  Each wellness evaluation committee shall elect from its membership a chairperson and a vice chairperson.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 631, Sec. 28. (AB 1535) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4865 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 3.5 - Wellness Evaluation Committees|Section 4865.

4865.  The board shall administer the provisions of this article.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 870, Sec. 1.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4866 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 3.5 - Wellness Evaluation Committees|Section 4866.

4866.  (a) The board shall establish criteria for the acceptance, denial, or termination of veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians in a wellness program. Only those veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians who have voluntarily requested wellness treatment and supervision by a wellness evaluation committee shall participate in a program.(b) The board shall establish criteria for the selection of administrative physicians who shall examine veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians requesting wellness under a program. Any reports made under this article by the administrative physician shall constitute an exception to Sections 994 and 995 of the Evidence Code.(c) The wellness program may accept no more than 100 participants who are licensees of the board.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 631, Sec. 29. (AB 1535) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4867 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 3.5 - Wellness Evaluation Committees|Section 4867.

4867.  The wellness evaluation committee shall inform each veterinarian and registered veterinary technician who requests participation in a program of the procedures followed in the program, of the rights and responsibilities of the veterinarian and registered veterinary technician in the program, and of the possible results of noncompliance with the program.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 631, Sec. 30. (AB 1535) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4868 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 3.5 - Wellness Evaluation Committees|Section 4868.

4868.  Each wellness evaluation committee shall have the following duties and responsibilities:(a) To evaluate those veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians who request participation in the program according to the guidelines prescribed by the board and to consider the recommendation of the administrative physician on the admission of the veterinarian or registered veterinary technician to the wellness program.(b) To review and designate those treatment facilities to which veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians in a wellness program may be referred.(c) To receive and review information concerning veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians participating in the program.(d) To call meetings as necessary to consider the requests of veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians to participate in a wellness program, and to consider reports regarding veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians participating in a program from an administrative physician, or from others.(e) To consider in the case of each veterinarian and registered veterinary technician participating in a program whether they may with safety continue or resume the practice of veterinary medicine or the assisting in the practice of veterinary medicine.(f) To set forth in writing for each veterinarian and registered veterinary technician participating in a program a treatment program established for each such veterinarian and registered veterinary technician with the requirements for supervision and surveillance.(g) To hold a general meeting at least twice a year, which shall be open and public, to evaluate the program’s progress, to review data as required in reports to the board, to prepare reports to be submitted to the board, and to suggest proposals for changes in the wellness program.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 631, Sec. 31. (AB 1535) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4869 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 3.5 - Wellness Evaluation Committees|Section 4869.

4869.  Notwithstanding Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, relating to public meetings, a wellness evaluation committee may convene in closed session to consider reports pertaining to any veterinarian or registered veterinary technician requesting or participating in a wellness program. A wellness evaluation committee shall only convene in closed session to the extent that it is necessary to protect the privacy of a veterinarian or registered veterinary technician.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 631, Sec. 32. (AB 1535) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4870 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 3.5 - Wellness Evaluation Committees|Section 4870.

4870.  Each veterinarian and registered veterinary technician who requests participation in a wellness program shall agree to cooperate with the treatment program designed by a wellness evaluation committee. Any failure to comply with the provisions of a treatment program may result in termination of the veterinarian’s or registered veterinary technician’s participation in a program.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 631, Sec. 33. (AB 1535) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4871 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 3.5 - Wellness Evaluation Committees|Section 4871.

4871.  (a) After a wellness evaluation committee in its discretion has determined that a veterinarian or registered veterinary technician has been rehabilitated and the wellness program is completed, the wellness evaluation committee shall purge and destroy all records pertaining to the veterinarian’s or registered veterinary technician’s participation in a wellness program.(b) All board and wellness evaluation committee records and records of proceedings pertaining to the treatment of a veterinarian or registered veterinary technician in a program shall be kept confidential and are not subject to discovery or subpoena.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 631, Sec. 34. (AB 1535) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4872 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 3.5 - Wellness Evaluation Committees|Section 4872.

4872.  The board shall provide for the representation of any persons making reports to a wellness evaluation committee or the board under this article in any action for defamation.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 631, Sec. 35. (AB 1535) Effective January 1, 2022.)