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CA Bus & Prof Code § 4545.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 10 - Psychiatric Technicians|ARTICLE 6 - Revenue|Section 4545.3.

4545.3.  A certificate and the holder thereof are subject to this section in the same manner as are a license and the holder thereof.A license that is not renewed within four years after its expiration may not be renewed, restored, reinstated, or reissued thereafter, but the holder may apply for and obtain a new license if all of the following apply:(a) No fact, circumstance, or condition exists that would justify denial of the license under Section 480.(b) The holder pays all of the fees that would be required if the holder were applying for a license for the first time.(c) The holder takes and passes the examination, if any, which would be required if the holder were applying for the license for the first time, or otherwise establishes to the satisfaction of the board that, with due regard for the public interest, the holder is qualified to perform the services described in Section 4502.The board may, by appropriate regulation, provide for the waiver or refund of all or any part of the application fee in those cases in which a license is issued without an examination under this section.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 632, Sec. 53. (AB 1536) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4546 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 10 - Psychiatric Technicians|ARTICLE 6 - Revenue|Section 4546.

4546.  The board shall report each month to the Controller the amount and source of all revenue received by it pursuant to this chapter and at the same time pay the entire amount thereof into the State Treasury for credit to the Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians Fund.(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 659, Sec. 17. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4547 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 10 - Psychiatric Technicians|ARTICLE 6 - Revenue|Section 4547.

4547.  (a) All expenses incurred in the operation of this chapter or Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 2840) shall be paid out of the Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians Fund from the revenue received by the board under this chapter or Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 2840) and deposited in the Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians Fund.(b) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2016.(Repealed (in Sec. 25) and added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 510, Sec. 26. (AB 179) Effective January 1, 2016. Section operative July 1, 2016, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4800 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 4800.

4800.  (a) There is in the Department of Consumer Affairs a Veterinary Medical Board in which the administration of this chapter is vested. The board shall consist of the following eight members:(1) Four licensed veterinarians.(2) One registered veterinary technician.(3) Three public members.(b) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, and as of that date is repealed.(c) Notwithstanding any other law, the repeal of this section renders the board subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature. However, the review of the board shall be limited to those issues identified by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature and shall involve the preparation or submission of a sunset review document or evaluative questionnaire.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 631, Sec. 1. (AB 1535) Effective January 1, 2022. Repealed as of January 1, 2026, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4800.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 4800.1.

4800.1.  Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the Veterinary Medical Board in exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. Whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 107, Sec. 19. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4801 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 4801.

4801.  (a) Each veterinarian member of the board shall be a bona fide resident of this state for a period of at least five years immediately preceding his or her appointment and shall have been a licensed veterinarian under this chapter and actually engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine in this state during that period.(b) The registered veterinary technician member of the board shall be a bona fide resident of this state for a period of at least five years immediately preceding his or her appointment and shall have been registered under this chapter and actually engaged in the practice of a registered veterinary technician in this state during that period.(c) Each public member of the board shall be a bona fide resident of this state for a period of at least five years immediately preceding his or her appointment and shall not be a licensee or registrant of the board, any other board under this division, or any board referred to in Section 1000 or 3600.(d) No person shall serve as a member of the board for more than two consecutive terms.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 538, Sec. 3. (AB 1980) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4802 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 4802.

4802.  The members of the board shall hold office for a term of four years. Each member shall serve until the appointment and qualification of his or her successor or until one year shall have elapsed since the expiration of the term for which he or she was appointed, whichever first occurs. A member may be reappointed subject to the limitation contained in Section 4801.Vacancies occurring shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term, within 90 days after they occur.The Governor shall appoint the four veterinarian members, the one registered veterinary technician member, and one public member, qualified as provided in Section 4801. The Senate Committee on Rules and the Speaker of the Assembly shall each appoint a public member, qualified as provided in Section 4801.(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 538, Sec. 4. (AB 1980) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4803 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 4803.

4803.  The Governor may, in his judgment, remove any member of the board for neglect of duty or other sufficient cause, after due notice and hearing.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1937, Ch. 933.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4804 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 4804.

4804.  The board shall elect a president, vice president, and any other officers of the board as shall be necessary, from its membership. The Attorney General shall act as counsel for the board and the members thereof in their official or individual capacity for any act done under the color of official right.(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 642, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4804.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 4804.5.

4804.5.  (a) The board may appoint a person exempt from civil service who shall be designated as an executive officer and who shall exercise the powers and perform the duties delegated by the board and vested in them by this chapter.(b) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, and as of that date is repealed.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 631, Sec. 2. (AB 1535) Effective January 1, 2022. Repealed as of January 1, 2026, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4805 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 4805.

4805.  The executive officer of the board may administer oaths or affirmations upon matters pertaining to the business of the board. Any person willfully making any false oath or affirmation is guilty of perjury.(Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 47, Sec. 35. Effective March 21, 1984.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4806 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 4806.

4806.  Each member of the board shall receive a per diem and expenses as provided in Section 103.(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 642, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4807 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 4807.

4807.  Five members of the board constitute a quorum for transaction of business at any meeting of the board.(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 538, Sec. 6. (AB 1980) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4808 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 4808.

4808.  The board may in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, adopt, amend, or repeal rules and regulations that are reasonably necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this chapter. The board may hold meetings that are necessary for the transaction of business. It shall issue all licenses to practice veterinary medicine and all registrations to practice as a veterinary technician in this state.(Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 80, Sec. 2. (AB 107) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4809 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 4809.

4809.  The board shall keep an official record of its meetings, and it shall also keep an official register of all applicants for licenses.The register shall be prima facie evidence of all matters contained therein. (Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 477.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4809.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 4809.5.

4809.5.  The board may at any time inspect the premises in which veterinary medicine, veterinary dentistry, or veterinary surgery is being practiced. The board’s inspection authority does not extend to premises that are not registered with the board. Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the board’s ability to investigate alleged unlicensed activity or to inspect a premises for which registration has lapsed or is delinquent.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 515, Sec. 21. (SB 304) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4809.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 4809.6.

4809.6.  The enforcement of Sections 4809.5 and 4854 of this chapter is a function exclusively reserved to the Veterinary Medical Board and the state has preempted and occupied this field of enforcing the cleanliness and sanitary requirements of this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 60, Sec. 9. Effective July 6, 1995.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4809.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 4809.7.

4809.7.  The board shall establish a regular inspection program that will provide for random, unannounced inspections and the board shall inspect at least 20 percent of veterinary premises on an annual basis.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 571, Sec. 24. (SB 1480) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4809.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 4809.8.

4809.8.  (a) The board shall establish an advisory committee to assist, advise, and make recommendations for the implementation of rules and regulations necessary to ensure proper administration and enforcement of this chapter and to assist the board in its examination, licensure, and registration programs. The committee shall serve only in an advisory capacity to the board and the objectives, duties, and actions of the committee shall not be a substitute for or conflict with any of the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the board. The committee shall be known as the Veterinary Medicine Multidisciplinary Advisory Committee. The multidisciplinary committee shall consist of nine members. The following members of the multidisciplinary committee shall be appointed by the board from lists of nominees solicited by the board: four licensed veterinarians, two registered veterinary technicians, and one public member. The committee shall also include one veterinarian member of the board, to be appointed by the board president, and the registered veterinary technician member of the board. Members of the multidisciplinary committee shall represent a sufficient cross section of the interests in veterinary medicine in order to address the issues before it, as determined by the board, including veterinarians, registered veterinary technicians, and members of the public.(b) Multidisciplinary committee members appointed by the board shall serve for a term of three years and appointments shall be staggered accordingly. A member may be reappointed, but no person shall serve as a member of the committee for more than two consecutive terms. Vacancies occurring shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term, within 90 days after they occur. Board members of the multidisciplinary committee shall serve concurrently with their terms of office on the board.(c) The multidisciplinary committee shall be subject to the requirements of Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(d) Multidisciplinary committee members shall receive a per diem as provided in Section 103 and shall be compensated for their actual travel expenses in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted by the Department of Human Resources.(e) The board may remove a member of the multidisciplinary committee appointed by the board for continued neglect of a duty required by this chapter, for incompetency, or for unprofessional conduct.(f) It is the intent of the Legislature that the multidisciplinary committee, in implementing this section, give appropriate consideration to issues pertaining to the practice of registered veterinarian technicians.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 515, Sec. 23. (SB 304) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4810 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 4810.

4810.  (a) As used in this chapter:(1) “Board” means the Veterinary Medical Board.(2) “Multidisciplinary committee” means the Veterinary Medicine Multidisciplinary Advisory Committee established pursuant to Section 4809.8.(3) “Regulations” means the rules and regulations set forth in Division 20 (commencing with Section 2000) of Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations.(b) This section shall become operative on the July 1 following the initial appointment of a registered veterinary technician to the board.(Repealed (in Sec. 8) and added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 538, Sec. 9. (AB 1980) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2011, pursuant to its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4811 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 4811.

4811.  This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Veterinary Medicine Practice Act.”(Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 60, Sec. 11. Effective July 6, 1995.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4825 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 2 - Practice Provisions|Section 4825.

4825.  It is unlawful for any person to practice veterinary medicine or any branch thereof in this State unless at the time of so doing, such person holds a valid, unexpired, and unrevoked license as provided in this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1395.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4825.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 2 - Practice Provisions|Section 4825.1.

4825.1.  These definitions shall govern the construction of this chapter as it applies to veterinary medicine.(a) “Diagnosis” means the act or process of identifying or determining the health status of an animal through examination and the opinion derived from that examination.(b) “Animal” means any member of the animal kingdom other than humans, and includes fowl, fish, and reptiles, wild or domestic, whether living or dead.(c) “Food animal” means any animal that is raised for the production of an edible product intended for consumption by humans. The edible product includes, but is not limited to, milk, meat, and eggs. Food animal includes, but is not limited to, cattle (beef or dairy), swine, sheep, poultry, fish, and amphibian species.(d) “Livestock” includes all animals, poultry, aquatic and amphibian species that are raised, kept, or used for profit. It does not include those species that are usually kept as pets such as dogs, cats, and pet birds, or companion animals, including equines.(Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 60, Sec. 12. Effective July 6, 1995.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4826 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 2 - Practice Provisions|Section 4826.

4826.  A person practices veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry, and the various branches thereof, when the person does any one of the following:(a) Represents oneself as engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine, veterinary surgery, or veterinary dentistry in any of its branches.(b) Diagnoses or prescribes a drug, medicine, appliance, application, or treatment of whatever nature for the prevention, cure, or relief of a wound, fracture, bodily injury, or disease of animals.(c) Administers a drug, medicine, appliance, application, or treatment of whatever nature for the prevention, cure, or relief of a wound, fracture, bodily injury, or disease of animals, except where the medicine, appliance, application, or treatment is administered by a registered veterinary technician or a veterinary assistant at the direction of and under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian subject to Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 4836) or where the drug, including, but not limited to, a drug that is a controlled substance, is administered by a registered veterinary technician or a veterinary assistant pursuant to Section 4836.1. However, no person, other than a licensed veterinarian, may induce anesthesia unless authorized by regulation of the board.(d) Performs a surgical or dental operation upon an animal.(e) Performs any manual procedure for the diagnosis of pregnancy, sterility, or infertility upon livestock or Equidae.(f) Collects blood from an animal for the purpose of transferring or selling that blood and blood component products to a licensed veterinarian at a registered premises, except where the blood is collected by a registered veterinary technician or veterinary assistant at the direction of, and under the direct supervision of, a licensed veterinarian subject to Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 4836) or where the blood is collected by a registered veterinary technician or a veterinary assistant pursuant to Section 4836.5. For purposes of this section, “blood and blood component products” has the same meaning as defined in Section 4920.(g) Uses any words, letters, or titles in such connection or under such circumstances as to induce the belief that the person using them is engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine, veterinary surgery, or veterinary dentistry. This use shall be prima facie evidence of the intention to represent oneself as engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine, veterinary surgery, or veterinary dentistry.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 752, Sec. 1. (AB 1282) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4826.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 2 - Practice Provisions|Section 4826.1.

4826.1.  A veterinarian who on his or her own initiative, at the request of an owner, or at the request of someone other than the owner, renders emergency treatment to a sick or injured animal at the scene of an accident shall not be liable in damages to the owner of that animal in the absence of gross negligence.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 879, Sec. 3.5. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4826.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 2 - Practice Provisions|Section 4826.2.

4826.2.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a veterinarian, registered veterinary technician, or a veterinary assistant working under the supervision of a veterinarian, may provide veterinary care and treatment for any animal restricted pursuant to Section 2118 of the Fish and Game Code. A veterinarian, registered veterinary technician, or a veterinary assistant working under the supervision of a veterinarian, may lawfully possess one or more of the animals only for the period of time that, in his or her judgment, veterinary care and treatment are necessary. No veterinarian, registered veterinary technician, or veterinary assistant working under the supervision of a veterinarian, has a duty to advise law enforcement if he or she becomes aware that one or more of the animals is possessed in the state. For the purposes of this section, “veterinary care and treatment” does not include boarding when no veterinary care or treatment is required.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 239, Sec. 2. (AB 1839) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4826.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 11 - Veterinary Medicine|ARTICLE 2 - Practice Provisions|Section 4826.3.

4826.3.  (a) Notwithstanding any law, a veterinary technician, veterinary assistant, and veterinary assistant controlled substances permitholder registered in this state shall wear a name tag identification in at least 18 point type in any area of the veterinary premises that is accessible to members of the public. The name tag shall include the veterinary technician, veterinary assistant, and veterinary assistant controlled substances permitholder’s name, and, if applicable, the license, registration, or permit type and number issued by the board.(b) A person subject to the requirement in subdivision (a) may remove the name tag when working with or handling animal patients.(c) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2023.(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 631, Sec. 3. (AB 1535) Effective January 1, 2022. Operative January 1, 2023, by its own provisions.)