California Statutes

§ 4840.2. — 4840.2. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 239, Sec. 8.)

California § 4840.2.

JurisdictionCalifornia

Code BPCBusiness and Professions Code - BPC

Div. 2.DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS

Ch. 11.CHAPTER 11. Veterinary Medicine

Art. 2.5.ARTICLE 2.5. Registered Veterinary Technicians

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Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC Code § 4840.2. (2026).

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Registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants shall not perform the following health care services:

(a)Surgery.

(b)Diagnosis and prognosis of animal diseases.

(c)Prescribing of drugs, medicine, and appliances.

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Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 239, Sec. 8. (AB 1839) Effective January 1, 2013.

Nearby Sections

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§ 4840.

4840. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 371, Sec. 1.)

§ 4840.2.

4840.2. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 239, Sec. 8.)

§ 4840.5.

4840.5. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 429, Sec. 11.)

§ 4840.6.

4840.6. (Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 60, Sec. 26.)

§ 4840.7.

4840.7. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 239, Sec. 9.)

§ 4840.9.

4840.9. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 239, Sec. 10.)

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