Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4860 · Article 3.5. Wellness Evaluation Committees
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4860
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
It is the intent of the Legislature that the board seek ways and means to identify and rehabilitate veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians with impairment due to abuse of dangerous drugs or alcohol, affecting competency so that veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians so afflicted may be treated and returned to the practice of veterinary medicine in a manner that will not endanger the public health and safety.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 497, Sec. 65. (SB 1526) Effective January 1, 2025.
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