Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4841.2 · Article 2.5. Registered Veterinary Technicians
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4841.2
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(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.
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History
Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 571, Sec. 29. (SB 1480) Effective January 1, 2019.
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