4800. (a) There is in the Department of Consumer Affairs a Veterinary Medical Board in which the administration of this chapter is vested. The board shall consist of the following eight members: (1) Four licensed veterinarians. (2) One registered veterinary technician. (3) Three public members. (b) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, and as of […]
4800.1. Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the Veterinary Medical Board in exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. Whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 107, Sec. 19. Effective […]
4801. (a) Each veterinarian member of the board shall be a bona fide resident of this state for a period of at least five years immediately preceding his or her appointment and shall have been a licensed veterinarian under this chapter and actually engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine in this state during that period. […]
4802. The members of the board shall hold office for a term of four years. Each member shall serve until the appointment and qualification of his or her successor or until one year shall have elapsed since the expiration of the term for which he or she was appointed, whichever first occurs. A member may […]
4803. The Governor may, in his judgment, remove any member of the board for neglect of duty or other sufficient cause, after due notice and hearing. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1937, Ch. 933.)
4804. The board shall elect a president, vice president, and any other officers of the board as shall be necessary, from its membership. The Attorney General shall act as counsel for the board and the members thereof in their official or individual capacity for any act done under the color of official right. (Amended by […]
4804.5. (a) The board may appoint a person exempt from civil service who shall be designated as an executive officer and who shall exercise the powers and perform the duties delegated by the board and vested in them by this chapter. (b) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, and as of that […]
4805. The executive officer of the board may administer oaths or affirmations upon matters pertaining to the business of the board. Any person willfully making any false oath or affirmation is guilty of perjury. (Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 47, Sec. 35. Effective March 21, 1984.)
4806. Each member of the board shall receive a per diem and expenses as provided in Section 103. (Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 642, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1998.)
4807. Five members of the board constitute a quorum for transaction of business at any meeting of the board. (Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 538, Sec. 6. (AB 1980) Effective January 1, 2011.)
4808. The board may in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, adopt, amend, or repeal rules and regulations that are reasonably necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this chapter. The board may hold meetings that are necessary for the transaction of business. It shall issue all licenses to practice veterinary […]
4809. The board shall keep an official record of its meetings, and it shall also keep an official register of all applicants for licenses. The register shall be prima facie evidence of all matters contained therein. (Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 477.)
4809.5. The board may at any time inspect the premises in which veterinary medicine, veterinary dentistry, or veterinary surgery is being practiced. The board’s inspection authority does not extend to premises that are not registered with the board. Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the board’s ability to investigate alleged unlicensed activity […]
4809.6. The enforcement of Sections 4809.5 and 4854 of this chapter is a function exclusively reserved to the Veterinary Medical Board and the state has preempted and occupied this field of enforcing the cleanliness and sanitary requirements of this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 60, Sec. 9. Effective July 6, 1995.)
4809.7. The board shall establish a regular inspection program that will provide for random, unannounced inspections and the board shall inspect at least 20 percent of veterinary premises on an annual basis. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 571, Sec. 24. (SB 1480) Effective January 1, 2019.)
4809.8. (a) The board shall establish an advisory committee to assist, advise, and make recommendations for the implementation of rules and regulations necessary to ensure proper administration and enforcement of this chapter and to assist the board in its examination, licensure, and registration programs. The committee shall serve only in an advisory capacity to the board […]
4810. (a) As used in this chapter: (1) “Board” means the Veterinary Medical Board. (2) “Multidisciplinary committee” means the Veterinary Medicine Multidisciplinary Advisory Committee established pursuant to Section 4809.8. (3) “Regulations” means the rules and regulations set forth in Division 20 (commencing with Section 2000) of Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations. (b) This section shall become operative […]
4811. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Veterinary Medicine Practice Act.” (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 60, Sec. 11. Effective July 6, 1995.)
