§ 4841.2

California Business and Professions Code · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

(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.

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

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