Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4839.5 · Article 2.5. Registered Veterinary Technicians
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4839.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
No person shall use the title “registered veterinary technician” or “veterinary technician,” or any other words, letters, or symbols, including, but not limited to, the abbreviation “R.V.T.,” with the intent to represent that the person is authorized to act as a registered veterinary technician, unless that person meets the requirements of Section 4839.
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History
Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 538, Sec. 17. (AB 1980) Effective January 1, 2011.
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