California Business and Professions Code

§ 4841.2

BPC § 4841.2 Effective Jan 1, 2019Div. 2 · Ch. 11 · Art. 2.5

Statute text

(a)Except as provided in subdivision (b), a graduate of a recognized veterinary college shall not perform animal health care tasks otherwise performed by a registered veterinary technician unless the graduate has obtained licensure or registration as otherwise required under this chapter.

(b)If, on or before January 1, 2020, a graduate of a recognized veterinary college has performed animal health care tasks otherwise performed by a registered veterinary technician, the graduate shall discontinue performing such duties on or after January 1, 2020, unless the graduate is issued a license or registration as otherwise required under this chapter.

Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 571, Sec. 29. (SB 1480) Effective January 1, 2019.