Veterinary medicine: veterinary surgery premises: spay and neuter services.
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No
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No
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Enrolled
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill modifies regulations for veterinary surgery premises in California, specifically addressing spay and neuter services. It exempts high-quality, high-volume spay and neuter procedures performed in registered veterinary premises or temporary settings from certain facility standards, such as the need for a dedicated aseptic surgical room or specific shelving requirements. The bill also defines ‘high-quality, high-volume spay or neuter services’ based on the number of animals sterilized within a 12-hour period.
Key provisions
- Exempts high-volume spay/neuter services from certain facility standards.
- Defines ‘high-quality, high-volume spay or neuter services’ as sterilizing 20 or more animals in 12 hours.
- Allows spay/neuter services to be performed in temporary settings.
- Specifically addresses requirements for aseptic surgical rooms, shelving, and radiographic equipment.
Who is affected
- Veterinarians
- Veterinary Clinics
- Animal Shelters
- Animal Welfare Organizations
- Pet Owners
Notable changes
- Reduces facility requirements for high-volume spay/neuter services.
- Allows for temporary settings for spay/neuter procedures.
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