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General anesthetic procedures, especially those involving gas inhalant anesthesia, are regulated in California by laws enforced by the California Veterinary…
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In 2015, the CVMA sponsored California legislation to permit drug compounding by veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians (RVTs) to legalize…
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The National Veterinary Accreditation Program (NVAP) enables enrolled veterinarians to issue interstate and international animal health certificates, which are required…
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Drug misbranding is a violation identified by the California Veterinary Medical Board (CVMB) during complaint investigations and routine practice inspections.…
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California Health and Safety Code section 121690(b) requires dog owners to obtain a rabies vaccination for dogs between three and…
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The California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal EPA) is one of several government agencies that has legal authority over the veterinary…
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The California Veterinary Medical Board (VMB) has authority under California Business and Professions Code section 4809.5 to inspect registered veterinary…
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The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) enforces regulations that require anesthetic gas monitoring programs for practices in…
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On February 28, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation officially ceasing the three-year statewide emergency response to COVID-19…
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Many veterinary practices find regulated waste statutes and regulations to be confusing, with misconceptions resulting in risk to sanitation workers,…
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Veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians (RVTs) are mandated to complete specified continuing education (CE) as a condition of licensure renewal…
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All California businesses with employees are subject to Cal/OSHA regulation and oversight. Cal/OSHA regulations require every employer to have a…
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California veterinarians and practice managers frequently inquire about controlled substance (scheduled drug) rules and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) laws. Here…
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California Business and Professions Code section 4829.5 requires that each time a veterinarian initially prescribes or dispenses a prescription medication…
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The passage of SB 553 (Cortese) in 2023 requires nearly all California employers to implement a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan…
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Existing law requires that a dog three months of age or older must be vaccinated against rabies (California Health and…
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