Veterinary Medical Board Proposes Regulation Defining Animal Physical Rehabilitation

By Jordan Borque At its August 13, 2020 meeting [Agenda item 4], the Veterinary Medical Board (VMB) held a public hearing on the proposed adoption of section 2038.5 Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR). According to the Continue reading

SB 1115 (Wilk), Regulating Veterinary Care and Animal Welfare at Animal Blood Banks, Referred to Committee

By Christine Lambert On February 19, 2020, Senator Wilk introduced SB 1115 (Wilk) which would amend, add, and repeal various sections of the Food and Agricultural Code, relating to commercial blood banks for animals.  Senator Wilk introduced a similar bill Continue reading

Office of Administrative Law Approves Veterinary Medical Board’s Emergency Fee Increase

By Christine Lambert On January 17, 2020, the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) approved California’s Veterinary Medical Board’s (VMB) proposed emergency rulemaking to amend sections 2070 and 2071, Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) to increase licensing Continue reading