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2023 California Code › Food and Agricultural Code - FAC › DIVISION 5 - ANIMAL AND POULTRY QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL › PART 1 - DISEASED ANIMALS AND POULTRY › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › ARTICLE 3.5 - Laboratory Services › Section 9153.

9153. (a) A person shall not establish, operate, or maintain a laboratory that provides services in the examination, diagnosis, analysis, testing, quantifying, or identification of any emergency or regulatory condition of poultry and livestock unless the person obtains a certificate from the department pursuant to this article authorizing the person to establish, operate, and maintain a laboratory that provides these services, except as specified in Section 9152.5.
(b) A person who desires a certificate pursuant to this section shall file an application with the department for a certificate accompanied by the application fee required pursuant to Section 9154.
(c) The application shall be on a form prescribed and furnished by the department.
(d) The department shall issue a certificate to an applicant if the department is satisfied that the applicant is documented and verified to have full accreditation and to be in good standing with the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians or International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 17025 current general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories.
(e) A certificate shall expire one year after the date of issuance. A certificate shall be renewed upon payment of the renewal application fee required pursuant to Section 9154 if the applicant is in compliance with this article and the regulations adopted pursuant to this article.
(f) A certified laboratory shall use an official nationally approved or validated diagnostic test for diseases of regulatory importance. A certified laboratory may request permission from the department to use a nonapproved or nonvalidated test.
(g) A certified laboratory shall report positive and suspect positive test results only to the party who provided the original sample and shall also report the test results as required by Section 9101 or any other law.
(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 495, Sec. 1. (SB 703) Effective January 1, 2022.)
2023 California Code › Food and Agricultural Code - FAC › DIVISION 5 - ANIMAL AND POULTRY QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL › PART 1 - DISEASED ANIMALS AND POULTRY › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › ARTICLE 3.5 - Laboratory Services › Section 9154.

9154. (a) Before issuing a certificate pursuant to Section 9153, the department shall require an applicant for a certificate to pay an application fee.
(b) (1) Before January 1, 2023, the application and renewal fees shall be one thousand dollars ($1,000).
(2) On and after January 1, 2023, the department may adjust the application and renewal fees to cover the department’s reasonable costs to implement laboratory certification requirements.
(c) The fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the Department of Food and Agriculture Fund.
(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 495, Sec. 1. (SB 703) Effective January 1, 2022.)
2023 California Code › Food and Agricultural Code - FAC › DIVISION 5 - ANIMAL AND POULTRY QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL › PART 1 - DISEASED ANIMALS AND POULTRY › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › ARTICLE 3.5 - Laboratory Services › Section 9155.

9155. (a) The department may refuse to approve or renew a certificate or may suspend or revoke a certificate if the applicant or certificate holder is not in compliance with this article or regulations adopted pursuant to this article. The department shall notify an applicant or certificate holder of the reasons for the action and shall approve or reinstate the certificate when the laboratory is in compliance.
(b) The department shall review an action taken pursuant to subdivision (a) upon request of any person adversely affected by the action, and the decision is subject to appeal in accordance with Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 11400) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 495, Sec. 1. (SB 703) Effective January 1, 2022.)
2023 California Code › Food and Agricultural Code - FAC › DIVISION 5 - ANIMAL AND POULTRY QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL › PART 1 - DISEASED ANIMALS AND POULTRY › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › ARTICLE 3.5 - Laboratory Services › Section 9156.

9156. Test results certified by the department are prima facie evidence of the facts stated in the results for purposes of an action pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 9157. This section does not apply to a criminal action.
(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 495, Sec. 1. (SB 703) Effective January 1, 2022.)
2023 California Code › Food and Agricultural Code - FAC › DIVISION 5 - ANIMAL AND POULTRY QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL › PART 1 - DISEASED ANIMALS AND POULTRY › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › ARTICLE 3.5 - Laboratory Services › Section 9157.

9157. (a) (1) Notwithstanding Section 9166, any person who violates Section 9153 shall be liable for a civil penalty of no more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for each act constituting a violation of Section 9153.
(2) For the purpose of paragraph (1), an act shall be deemed to be each day a person establishes, operates, or maintains a laboratory without a certificate from the department in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 9153, or every test conducted that violates subdivision (f) or (g) of Section 9153.
(b) Notwithstanding Section 9166, any person who violates any regulation adopted pursuant to this article shall be liable for a civil penalty of no more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) per day, for any acts constituting a violation of any regulation adopted pursuant to this article, so long as the regulation specifies that a violation is subject to enforcement in accordance with this section.
(c) (1) Unless a civil penalty has been imposed pursuant to paragraph (2), the department may administratively impose a civil penalty for a violation described in subdivision (a) or (b).
(2) Unless the department has administratively imposed a civil penalty pursuant to paragraph (1), the Attorney General, upon request of the State Veterinarian, shall petition the Superior Court to impose, assess, and recover a civil penalty for a violation described in subdivision (a) or (b).
(d) The department shall review an action taken pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) upon request of any person adversely affected by the action, and the decision is subject to appeal in accordance with Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 11400) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
(e) The proceeds of any civil penalty collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the Department of Food and Agriculture Fund.
(f) If the Attorney General prevails in or settles an action under this section, the Attorney General shall receive an amount for reasonable expenses that the court finds to have been reasonably incurred, plus reasonable costs and attorney’s fees. All expenses, costs, and fees shall be awarded against the defendant and under no circumstances shall they be the responsibility of the state.
(g) Notwithstanding Section 9165, a violation of this article is not a crime.
(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 495, Sec. 1. (SB 703) Effective January 1, 2022.)
2023 California Code › Food and Agricultural Code - FAC › DIVISION 5 - ANIMAL AND POULTRY QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL › PART 1 - DISEASED ANIMALS AND POULTRY › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › ARTICLE 4 - Violations and Penalties › Section 9161.

9161. It is unlawful for any person to bring, cause to be brought, or aid in bringing into the state any domestic animal which such person knows is infected with any contagious disease.
(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
2023 California Code › Food and Agricultural Code - FAC › DIVISION 5 - ANIMAL AND POULTRY QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL › PART 1 - DISEASED ANIMALS AND POULTRY › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › ARTICLE 4 - Violations and Penalties › Section 9163.

9163. Any person that owns or has possession or control of any animal which is affected by any contagious or infectious disease, that fails to keep the animal within an inclosure, or herd the animal in a place where it is secure from contact with other animals of like kind that are not so affected, or that permits the infected animal to be driven on any public highway, is guilty of a misdemeanor, which is punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each offense.
(Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1092, Sec. 105. Effective September 27, 1983. Operative January 1, 1984, by Sec. 427 of Ch. 1092.)
2023 California Code › Food and Agricultural Code - FAC › DIVISION 5 - ANIMAL AND POULTRY QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL › PART 1 - DISEASED ANIMALS AND POULTRY › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › ARTICLE 4 - Violations and Penalties › Section 9164.

9164. In order to prevent the spread of any livestock disease, it is unlawful for any person, that does not have a written permit issued by the director, to remove, or cause to be removed, any livestock from slaughterhouse pens, yards, corrals, or similar holding places where livestock is held for the purpose of immediate slaughter, except directly into the slaughterhouse that controls such pens, yards, corrals, or similar holding places.
(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
2023 California Code › Food and Agricultural Code - FAC › DIVISION 5 - ANIMAL AND POULTRY QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL › PART 1 - DISEASED ANIMALS AND POULTRY › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › ARTICLE 4 - Violations and Penalties › Section 9165.

9165. Except for Sections 10492 and 10494, any person that violates any provision of this division is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment of not less than 10 days nor more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
(Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1092, Sec. 106. Effective September 27, 1983. Operative January 1, 1984, by Sec. 427 of Ch. 1092.)
2023 California Code › Food and Agricultural Code - FAC › DIVISION 5 - ANIMAL AND POULTRY QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL › PART 1 - DISEASED ANIMALS AND POULTRY › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › ARTICLE 4 - Violations and Penalties › Section 9166.

9166. (a) In addition to any other penalty or fine prescribed by law, any person who violates any provision of this division, or any regulation which is issued pursuant to this division, is subject to an administrative penalty of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) or more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation. Each violation during any day constitutes a separate offense. Any money that is recovered under this section shall be paid into the State Treasury and shall be credited to the Department of Food and Agriculture Fund.
(b) If the secretary finds that a violation has occurred, the person charged shall receive notice of the nature of the violation, and shall be given an opportunity to be heard in accordance with Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 11400) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, except that informal hearing procedures may not be used under the circumstances described in subdivision (a) or (b) of Section 11445.20 of the Government Code.
(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 147, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2009.)
2023 California Code › Food and Agricultural Code - FAC › DIVISION 5 - ANIMAL AND POULTRY QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL › PART 1 - DISEASED ANIMALS AND POULTRY › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › ARTICLE 4 - Violations and Penalties › Section 9167.

9167. The Attorney General shall, upon complaint by the director, or may, upon his own initiative, if after examination of the complaint and evidence he believes a violation has occurred, bring an action for civil penalties in the name of the people of this state in any court of competent jurisdiction in this state against any person violating any provision of this division.
(Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 646.)
2023 California Code › Food and Agricultural Code - FAC › DIVISION 5 - ANIMAL AND POULTRY QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL › PART 1 - DISEASED ANIMALS AND POULTRY › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › ARTICLE 4 - Violations and Penalties › Section 9168.

9168. The Attorney General shall, upon complaint by the director, or may upon his own initiative, if after examination of the complaint and evidence he believes a violation has occurred, bring an action in the name of the people of this state in the superior court for an injunction against any person violating any provision of this division or any regulation which is adopted by the director pursuant to it.
Any proceedings pursuant to this section shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 525) of Title 7 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure. The director shall not, however, be required to allege facts necessary to show or tending to show lack of adequate remedy at law or to show or tending to show irreparable damage or loss.
(Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 646.)
2023 California Code › Food and Agricultural Code - FAC › DIVISION 5 - ANIMAL AND POULTRY QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL › PART 1 - DISEASED ANIMALS AND POULTRY › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › ARTICLE 4 - Violations and Penalties › Section 9169.

9169. It is unlawful for any person to defeat or interfere with or to attempt to defeat or interfere with any animal disease test authorized by any provision of this division.
(Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 646.)
2023 California Code › Food and Agricultural Code - FAC › DIVISION 5 - ANIMAL AND POULTRY QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL › PART 1 - DISEASED ANIMALS AND POULTRY › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › ARTICLE 5 - Investigations › Section 9175.

9175. The secretary may make any necessary investigations relative to reported violations of this division pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 11180) of Chapter 2 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 309, Sec. 1. (SB 1270) Effective January 1, 2017.)
2023 California Code › Food and Agricultural Code - FAC › DIVISION 5 - ANIMAL AND POULTRY QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL › PART 1 - DISEASED ANIMALS AND POULTRY › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › ARTICLE 6 - Collections › Section 9185.

9185. Any fees that are provided for by any provision of this division and regulations promulgated pursuant to it shall be due and payable upon receipt of a statement from the department itemizing the kind and amount of those fees. The fees shall be paid to the secretary within 30 days of the receipt of the statement.
(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 133, Sec. 12. (AB 120) Effective July 26, 2011.)
2023 California Code › Food and Agricultural Code - FAC › DIVISION 5 - ANIMAL AND POULTRY QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL › PART 1 - DISEASED ANIMALS AND POULTRY › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › ARTICLE 6 - Collections › Section 9186.

9186. Any fees that are due and payable pursuant to Section 9185 which are not paid may be recovered by the secretary in accordance with the provisions of Section 281.
(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 133, Sec. 13. (AB 120) Effective July 26, 2011.)
2023 California Code › Food and Agricultural Code - FAC › DIVISION 5 - ANIMAL AND POULTRY QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL › PART 1 - DISEASED ANIMALS AND POULTRY › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › ARTICLE 6 - Collections › Section 9187.

9187. A penalty assessment of 5 percent per month of the amount of any unpaid fees, not to exceed 25 percent, shall be collected by the secretary when fees are not paid in accordance with Section 9185.
(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 133, Sec. 14. (AB 120) Effective July 26, 2011.)
2023 California Code › Food and Agricultural Code - FAC › DIVISION 5 - ANIMAL AND POULTRY QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL › PART 1 - DISEASED ANIMALS AND POULTRY › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › ARTICLE 6 - Collections › Section 9188.

9188. The secretary shall have a lien upon any livestock and real property owned by the person owing any fees due under any provision of this division that are not paid pursuant to Section 9185.
(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 133, Sec. 15. (AB 120) Effective July 26, 2011.)
2023 California Code › Food and Agricultural Code - FAC › DIVISION 5 - ANIMAL AND POULTRY QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL › PART 1 - DISEASED ANIMALS AND POULTRY › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › ARTICLE 6 - Collections › Section 9189.

9189. All money which is collected pursuant to this division shall be paid into the State Treasury and shall be credited to the Department of Food and Agriculture Fund and may be expended in carrying out the provisions of this division.
(Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 646.)
2023 California Code › Food and Agricultural Code - FAC › DIVISION 5 - ANIMAL AND POULTRY QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL › PART 1 - DISEASED ANIMALS AND POULTRY › CHAPTER 1.5 - Commercial Blood Banks for Animals and Biologics › ARTICLE 2 - Animal Blood and Blood Component Products Production and Biologics Production › Section 9210.

9210. (a) A person shall not engage in the production of animal blood and blood component products for retail sale and distribution except in a captive closed-colony commercial blood bank for animals licensed by the secretary or in accordance with Article 7 (commencing with Section 4920) of Chapter 11 of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code.
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a community blood bank for animals operating pursuant to Article 7 (commencing with Section 4920) of Chapter 11 of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code shall register blood and blood component products with the secretary in accordance with Article 5 (commencing with Section 9241).
(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 752, Sec. 11. (AB 1282) Effective January 1, 2022.)
2023 California Code › Food and Agricultural Code - FAC › DIVISION 5 - ANIMAL AND POULTRY QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL › PART 1 - DISEASED ANIMALS AND POULTRY › CHAPTER 1.5 - Commercial Blood Banks for Animals and Biologics › ARTICLE 2 - Animal Blood and Blood Component Products Production and Biologics Production › Section 9211.

9211. No person shall engage in the production of biologics except as permitted under federal law.
(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 235, Sec. 10. (AB 1709) Effective January 1, 2011. Became operative on January 1, 2013, pursuant to Sec. 28 of Ch. 235.)
2023 California Code › Food and Agricultural Code - FAC › DIVISION 5 - ANIMAL AND POULTRY QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL › PART 1 - DISEASED ANIMALS AND POULTRY › CHAPTER 1.5 - Commercial Blood Banks for Animals and Biologics › ARTICLE 2 - Animal Blood and Blood Component Products Production and Biologics Production › Section 9212.

9212. The secretary shall license establishments as captive closed-colony commercial blood banks for animals that meet all of the following:
(a) Operate under conditions, and use methods of production, that are consistent with current standards of care and practice for the field of veterinary transfusion medicine to ensure that the animal blood and blood component products will not be contaminated, dangerous, or harmful.
(b) Produce animal blood and blood component products under the direct supervision of a person qualified in the field.
(c) Maintain onsite records containing information documenting how the animal was acquired and any history of blood draws or use of anesthesia on the animal.
(d) Keep, house, or maintain all animal donors within California state boundaries.
(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 752, Sec. 12. (AB 1282) Effective January 1, 2022.)
2023 California Code › Food and Agricultural Code - FAC › DIVISION 5 - ANIMAL AND POULTRY QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL › PART 1 - DISEASED ANIMALS AND POULTRY › CHAPTER 1.5 - Commercial Blood Banks for Animals and Biologics › ARTICLE 2 - Animal Blood and Blood Component Products Production and Biologics Production › Section 9212.5.

9212.5. (a) (1) The department shall discontinue its licensing program for commercial blood banks for animals that produce canine blood and blood component products sourced from captive closed-colony dogs within 18 months of making a finding and provision of notice as follows:
(A) Based on the quarterly reports required under Section 4920.6 of the Business and Professions Code, subdivision (c) of Section 9252, and subdivision (b) of Section 9253, every three months, the secretary shall calculate the total estimated amount of canine blood sold in California that quarter by community blood banks and, separately, the total estimated amount of canine blood that closed-colony blood banks sold in the state during the same period. This information shall be publicly posted on the department’s internet website along with annual totals compiled each year.
(B) If the secretary finds that community blood banks sold an annual amount of canine blood in California that equals or exceeds the annual amount closed-colony blood banks sold in four consecutive quarters, then the secretary shall provide notice on the department’s internet website that discontinues its licensing program for closed-colony blood banks for dogs within 18 months from the date of that notice.
(2) The calculation of canine blood pursuant to this subdivision shall be done separately, with whole blood, packed red blood cells, and fresh frozen plasma being measured as separate amounts in estimated milliliters based on weight in grams.
(3) For purposes of this section, “canine blood” means whole blood, packed red blood cells, and fresh frozen plasma.
(b) Upon enactment of this section, the secretary shall not accept any new applications to license a commercial blood bank for animals that produces canine blood or blood component products sourced from captive closed-colony dogs.
(c) Closed-colony blood banks may transition to community-sourced models and continue to operate in accordance with Article 7 (commencing with Section 4920) of Chapter 11 of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code.
(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 752, Sec. 13. (AB 1282) Effective January 1, 2022.)
2023 California Code › Food and Agricultural Code - FAC › DIVISION 5 - ANIMAL AND POULTRY QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL › PART 1 - DISEASED ANIMALS AND POULTRY › CHAPTER 1.5 - Commercial Blood Banks for Animals and Biologics › ARTICLE 3 - Licenses › Section 9222.

9222. (a) A commercial blood bank for animals shall not discriminate against veterinarians licensed in California in the sale of animal blood or blood component products.
(b) A commercial blood bank for animals, as described in subdivision (a), that refuses to sell animal blood or blood component products to a veterinarian in circumstances in which that blood bank has an available supply may be deemed by the secretary to be in violation of this provision against discriminatory business practices.
(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 752, Sec. 15. (AB 1282) Effective January 1, 2022.)
2023 California Code › Food and Agricultural Code - FAC › DIVISION 5 - ANIMAL AND POULTRY QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL › PART 1 - DISEASED ANIMALS AND POULTRY › CHAPTER 1.5 - Commercial Blood Banks for Animals and Biologics › ARTICLE 4 - License Fees › Section 9231.

9231. The license application fee and license renewal fee under this chapter for an establishment proposing to produce or producing animal blood and blood component products from a closed-colony blood bank shall be as follows:
(a) The application and annual license fee shall be one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each establishment, which shall be the fee for the fiscal year, or portion thereof, ending June 30 of each year. When an applicant is a city, county, state, or district, or an official thereof, no fee shall be required under this section.
(b) Licenses shall be renewed every year. The annual renewal fee shall be paid on or before the first day of July of each year.
(c) The license application fee and licensee renewal fee under this chapter shall be adjusted annually for inflation. The adjustments shall be rounded off to the nearest whole dollar.
(d) The department may set inspection fees in an amount that shall not exceed the department’s reasonable regulatory costs incurred in connection with implementing this chapter. The fees shall include amounts sufficient to repay any amount loaned from the General Fund to establish the program.
(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 752, Sec. 16. (AB 1282) Effective January 1, 2022.)
2023 California Code › Food and Agricultural Code - FAC › DIVISION 5 - ANIMAL AND POULTRY QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL › PART 1 - DISEASED ANIMALS AND POULTRY › CHAPTER 1.5 - Commercial Blood Banks for Animals and Biologics › ARTICLE 5 - Blood or Blood Component Product Registration › Section 9241.

9241. No person shall offer for sale or use any of the following:
(a) Any biologic unless it is manufactured pursuant to the terms of a valid license or permit issued by the United States Department of Agriculture.
(b) Any blood or blood component product unless it is produced in an establishment licensed by the secretary or in accordance with Article 7 (commencing with Section 4920) of Chapter 11 of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code, or imported into the state pursuant to Section 9252 and registered with the department in accordance with Section 9244.
(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 752, Sec. 17. (AB 1282) Effective January 1, 2022.)
2023 California Code › Food and Agricultural Code - FAC › DIVISION 5 - ANIMAL AND POULTRY QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL › PART 1 - DISEASED ANIMALS AND POULTRY › CHAPTER 1.5 - Commercial Blood Banks for Animals and Biologics › ARTICLE 5 - Blood or Blood Component Product Registration › Section 9242.

9242. The secretary shall register blood or a blood component product that meets all of the following requirements:
(a) It is produced under acceptable procedures.
(b) It has been demonstrated to the secretary that the blood or blood component product is safe and noninjurious to animal health.
(c) It has been demonstrated to the secretary that the blood or blood component product is of value for the purpose intended.
(d) It is labeled for proper handling and use, and is not misrepresented.
(e) It is produced in an establishment that meets the requirements of Section 9210.
(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 235, Sec. 16. (AB 1709) Effective January 1, 2011. Became operative on January 1, 2013, pursuant to Sec. 28 of Ch. 235.)
2023 California Code › Food and Agricultural Code - FAC › DIVISION 5 - ANIMAL AND POULTRY QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL › PART 1 - DISEASED ANIMALS AND POULTRY › CHAPTER 1.5 - Commercial Blood Banks for Animals and Biologics › ARTICLE 5 - Blood or Blood Component Product Registration › Section 9244.

9244. (a) An application for registration of blood or a blood component product shall include all of the following:
(1) The name and address of the person who owns the property, establishment, institution, or business that sells the blood.
(2) The name and address of the person who oversees the production of animal blood and blood component products.
(3) The type of animal blood and blood component products produced for sale.
(4) A full description of the building, including its address, facilities, equipment, and apparatus, to be used in production of animal blood and blood component products.
(5) A protocol of the methods of production in detail that is followed in the production of the product.
(6) A sample of the label to be placed on the blood or blood component product.
(b) The registration application fee and annual renewal fee for an establishment proposing to offer blood or blood component products for retail sale or use in California shall be as follows:
(1) The registration application fee and annual renewal fee shall be five hundred dollars ($500) for each product, which shall be the fee for the fiscal year, or portion thereof, ending June 30 of each year.
(2) Registration shall be renewed every year. The annual renewal fee shall be paid on or before July 1 of each year.
(3) The application and renewal fees under this chapter shall be adjusted annually for inflation. The adjustments shall be rounded off to the nearest whole dollar.
(4) Fees may be increased or decreased by the department but shall not exceed the department’s reasonable regulatory costs incurred to administer and enforce product safety standards set forth in this chapter.
(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 752, Sec. 18. (AB 1282) Effective January 1, 2022.)
2023 California Code › Food and Agricultural Code - FAC › DIVISION 5 - ANIMAL AND POULTRY QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL › PART 1 - DISEASED ANIMALS AND POULTRY › CHAPTER 1.5 - Commercial Blood Banks for Animals and Biologics › ARTICLE 5 - Blood or Blood Component Product Registration › Section 9245.

9245. The secretary may impose such conditions on the production or use of blood or blood component products as he or she deems necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter.
(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 235, Sec. 19. (AB 1709) Effective January 1, 2011. Became operative on January 1, 2013, pursuant to Sec. 28 of Ch. 235.)
2023 California Code › Food and Agricultural Code - FAC › DIVISION 5 - ANIMAL AND POULTRY QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL › PART 1 - DISEASED ANIMALS AND POULTRY › CHAPTER 1.5 - Commercial Blood Banks for Animals and Biologics › ARTICLE 6 - Rules and Regulations › Section 9251.

9251. The secretary may adopt reasonably necessary rules and regulations for the administration and enforcement of this chapter.
(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 235, Sec. 20. (AB 1709) Effective January 1, 2011. Became operative on January 1, 2013, pursuant to Sec. 28 of Ch. 235.)
2023 California Code › Food and Agricultural Code - FAC › DIVISION 5 - ANIMAL AND POULTRY QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL › PART 1 - DISEASED ANIMALS AND POULTRY › CHAPTER 1.5 - Commercial Blood Banks for Animals and Biologics › ARTICLE 6 - Rules and Regulations › Section 9252.

9252. (a) The secretary shall track, administer, and enforce the safe importation and sale of animal blood and blood component products from out-of-state blood banks for animals that produce those blood and blood component products in compliance with California standards.
(b) Importation and sale of canine blood and blood component products from out-of-state sources shall only be permitted from community blood banks.
(c) Out-of-state community blood banks that sell canine blood and blood component products in California under this section shall submit a quarterly report to the department every three months that includes the separate total amounts of canine whole blood, packed red blood cells, and fresh frozen plasma sold in the state during that quarter, in estimated milliliters based on weight in grams.
(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 752, Sec. 19. (AB 1282) Effective January 1, 2022.)
2023 California Code › Food and Agricultural Code - FAC › DIVISION 5 - ANIMAL AND POULTRY QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL › PART 1 - DISEASED ANIMALS AND POULTRY › CHAPTER 1.5 - Commercial Blood Banks for Animals and Biologics › ARTICLE 6 - Rules and Regulations › Section 9253.

9253. (a) A closed-colony blood bank licensed under this chapter shall maintain an onsite record of the number of donations collected from captive animals, the amount of blood collected per donation in estimated milliliters based on weight in grams, any adverse events, the disposition of any animals, and any other information necessary to comply with this section.
(b) A closed-colony blood bank licensed under this chapter shall submit a quarterly report to the department every three months including all of the following:
(1) The number of donations from captive animals and separate total amount in milliliters of whole blood, packed red blood cells, and fresh frozen plasma sold in California during that quarter, by species of animal in estimated milliliters based on weight in grams.
(2) The number of captive animals kept, housed, or maintained at the closed-colony blood bank, by species of animal.
(3) The disposition records of any animals and the total number of animals released for adoption.
(4) The number and species of animals experiencing adverse events, the total number of adverse events, and the nature of adverse events experienced by captive animals that donate blood.
(5) The number and species of animal donors whose blood tested positive for known pathogens, in accordance with the best clinical practices in the veterinary field, which may include the most recent Consensus Statement for blood donor infectious disease screening by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.
(c) A violation of this section, Section 9210, or Section 9212 shall constitute a cause for corrective action, suspension, restriction, or the nonrenewal or revocation of a license by the department. The proceedings for the suspension or revocation of a license shall be conducted pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. The secretary shall have all the powers granted in that chapter.
(d) For purposes of this section, “disposition” means adoption, euthanasia, transfer to another blood bank, breeding facility, farm, animal control agency, animal shelter, or rescue organization, or donation or sale for medical research or other purpose. Disposition records shall include all of the following:
(1) The species and breed of animal.
(2) The animal’s registered name, license number, microchip, and tattoo, if present.
(3) The name and address of the individual or entity that received the animal and the purpose for which the animal was received.
(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 752, Sec. 20. (AB 1282) Effective January 1, 2022.)
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9254. The department shall annually submit a copy of the canine blood collection information that it publicly posts on its internet website pursuant to subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 9212.5 to the Chair and Vice Chair of the Assembly Business and Professions Committee, the Chair and Vice Chair of the Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee, the Chairs and Vice Chairs of the Assembly and Senate Agriculture Committees, and the Veterinary Medical Board.
(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 752, Sec. 21. (AB 1282) Effective January 1, 2022.)
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9255. (a) The department, in collaboration with the Veterinary Medical Board, technical experts in animal blood banking, and any other relevant stakeholders, shall develop and make available a “Community Animal Blood Banking Guidance Resource” or other documents that provide veterinarians, at a minimum, accurate, clear, and concise information regarding best management practices for operating community blood banks.
(b) On or before March 1, 2023, the department shall publish the guidance resource or other documents described in subdivision (a) on its internet website. The guidance resource or other documents shall include primary information and best practices in all of the following areas:
(1) Animal donor qualification, selection, and screening.
(2) Bloodborne pathogen testing.
(3) Safe blood products handling, processing, labeling, and storage.
(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 752, Sec. 22. (AB 1282) Effective January 1, 2022.)
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9261. License for any commercial blood bank for animals or registration of any blood or blood component product may be denied, suspended, or revoked by the secretary for failure to meet the requirements of this chapter or for the violation of any provision of this chapter, or of any rule or regulation adopted by the secretary under this chapter. The proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 235, Sec. 21. (AB 1709) Effective January 1, 2011. Became operative on January 1, 2013, pursuant to Sec. 28 of Ch. 235.)
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9262. The biologics prepared prior to July 1, 1975, in laboratories licensed pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 1600) of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code, which have an expiration date of July 1, 1975, or later, are not subject to the provisions of this chapter.
(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 776.)
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9263. If the secretary finds that blood or blood component products do not conform to the requirements of Section 9242 or the use or continued use of such products constitutes an immediate danger to animals, the secretary may, after notice, suspend the registration of those blood or blood component products or license of an establishment producing those blood or blood component products pending a hearing and final decision.
(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 235, Sec. 22. (AB 1709) Effective January 1, 2011. Became operative on January 1, 2013, pursuant to Sec. 28 of Ch. 235.)
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9264. (a) If the secretary finds blood or blood component products that do not meet the requirements of Section 9242, the secretary may order those blood or blood component products to be held on the premises where found or elsewhere until he or she has determined that the products may be safely released for the purposes intended.
(b) The secretary may order the destruction of any blood or blood component products under a hold order if the blood or blood component products cannot be made to meet the requirements of Section 9242.
(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 235, Sec. 23. (AB 1709) Effective January 1, 2011. Became operative on January 1, 2013, pursuant to Sec. 28 of Ch. 235.)
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9266. The department, or humane officers under contract with the department, shall inspect commercial blood banks for animals licensed by the department at least once a year to ensure compliance with the protocols required by subdivision (e) of Section 9221.
(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 822, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2003.)
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9267. Notwithstanding Section 4827 of the Business and Professions Code, for commercial blood banks for animals licensed by the department, anesthesia shall be performed pursuant to Section 4826 of the Business and Professions Code.
(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 235, Sec. 24. (AB 1709) Effective January 1, 2011. Became operative on January 1, 2013, pursuant to Sec. 28 of Ch. 235.)
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9268. The requirements set forth in subdivision (c) of Section 9212, subdivision (e) of Section 9221, subdivision (c) of Section 9231, and Sections 9266 and 9267:
(a) Shall not apply to those facilities required to be inspected by the United States Department of Agriculture in accordance with the Animal Welfare Act (Chapter 54 (commencing with Section 2131) of Title 7 of the United States Code).
(b) Shall apply to those facilities housing blood donor animals under contract with commercial blood banks for animals licensed by the department.
(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 289, Sec. 4. (AB 3252) Effective January 1, 2019.)
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9269. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code) shall apply to all records held by the department relating to this chapter, including, but not limited to, records relating to applications, fees, or inspections required by this chapter.
(b) (1) Except as provided in subdivisions (c) and (d), identifying personal information that is contained in records described in subdivision (a) shall be confidential and not subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code).
(2) This subdivision does not prevent the disclosure by the department of data regarding age, race, ethnicity, national origin, or gender of individuals whose personal information is protected pursuant to this section, so long as the data does not contain individually identifiable information.
(c) Records held by the department relating to this chapter shall be accessible to law enforcement officers and state and local agencies with jurisdiction over any matter covered by this chapter.
(d) The department shall, upon request, disclose information in records relating to this chapter that is already in the public domain.
(e) (1) For purposes of this section, “identifying personal information” means the following information pertaining to the owner of an animal donor that is collected for purposes of coordinating, conducting, or documenting a donation from the animal owned by that person and is maintained by the department in relation to this chapter:
(A) Social security number.
(B) Date of birth.
(C) Physical description.
(D) Home address.
(E) Statements of personal worth or personal financial data.
(F) Personal medical history.
(G) Employment history.
(H) Email address.
(I) Information that reveals any electronic network location or identity.
(2) For purposes of this subdivision, a person who owns, operates, maintains, or oversees a commercial blood bank for animals shall not be considered the owner of an animal donor.
(Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 28, Sec. 48. (SB 1380) Effective January 1, 2023.)
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9272. This chapter shall not apply to any of the following:
(a) Licensed facilities primarily engaged in the collection, preparation, testing, processing, storage, or distribution of human blood or blood products, and any biologic as defined in Section 9201 produced by that facility is sold or distributed only to an establishment licensed by this chapter.
(b) Clinical laboratories licensed pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 1200) of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code whose only biologics are autogenous bacterins prepared at the request of licensed veterinarians.
(c) Licensed private veterinarians who collect blood or blood products solely for use in their own practice or pursuant to Article 7 (commencing with Section 4920) of Chapter 11 of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code, except with respect to Article 5 (commencing with Section 9241) and Section 9255.
(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 752, Sec. 24. (AB 1282) Effective January 1, 2022.)
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9301. When moved for the purpose of immediate slaughter, cattle which are infected with, or exposed to, the Boophilus annulatus tick shall be dipped or treated in the manner which is prescribed by the department, unless they are to be loaded directly on railroad cars at the point of origin.
(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
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9302. If upon examination of any cattle or sheep, the director finds any cattle which are infected with the Boophilus annulatus tick, or sheep or cattle which are infected with, or exposed to, scabies, he shall forthwith notify, in writing, the owner or person that is in control of the cattle or sheep to dip or otherwise treat them as directed for the purpose of eradicating the tick or scabies. The owner or person that is in control of the cattle or sheep shall comply with the notice within 10 days.
(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
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9303. If, at the expiration of 10 days from the date on which notice was given, the owner or person in control of the cattle or sheep has failed to dip the cattle or sheep in accordance with the directions of the director, the director shall immediately take possession of the cattle or sheep and dip the sheep as many times as may be necessary, or dip or otherwise treat the cattle.
(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
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9304. If upon examination at the end of the 10 days the director finds that the cattle have been dipped or otherwise treated for the extermination of ticks but are still infected, he shall instruct the owner or person in possession of the cattle to continue the dipping or treatment as the circumstances may demand, and within such time as the department deems advisable.
(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
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9305. If upon examination at any time the department finds that the cattle are again infected with the ticks or that the owner or person in control of the cattle has not continued to properly dip or otherwise treat the cattle as instructed, the director shall take possession of the cattle and dip or otherwise treat them.
(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
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9306. If the director has reason to believe that the disease known as scabies exists in a flock of sheep or in a herd of cattle, he shall notify the owner or person that is in control of the sheep or cattle to gather all the sheep or cattle in a corral in order that the sheep or cattle may be examined to ascertain if any are so infected.
(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)