California Business and Professions Code

§ 4826.7

BPC § 4826.7 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 2 · Ch. 11 · Art. 2

Statute text

(a)For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:

(1)“Private animal shelter” means a not-for-profit organization that has tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, whose purpose and practice is, in whole or significant part, the care of animals and placement of animals into permanent homes through adoption.

(2)“Veterinarian” means a California licensed veterinarian.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 589, Sec. 1. (SB 602) Effective January 1, 2026.