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AB-2855 Veterinary Medical Board.(2019-2020)



As Amends the Law Today


SECTION 1.

 Section 4800 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:

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(b) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, 2021,  and as of that date is repealed.
(c) Notwithstanding any other law, the repeal of this section renders the board subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature. However, the review of the board shall be limited to those issues identified by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature and shall involve the preparation or submission of a sunset review document or evaluative questionnaire.

SEC. 2.

 Section 4804.5 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:

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(b)  This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, 2021,  and as of that date is repealed.

SEC. 3.

 Section 4841.4 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:

4841.4.
 (a)  The board, by means of examination, shall determine the professional qualifications of all applicants who wish to register as veterinary technicians in California. A registration shall not be issued to anyone who has not demonstrated their competency by examination.
(b) Subject to subdivision (d), the examination for veterinary technicians shall consist of a national licensing examination.
(c) For examination purposes, the board may make contractual arrangements on a sole source basis with organizations furnishing examination material as it may deem desirable and shall be exempt from Section 10115 of the Public Contract Code.
(d) The national licensing examination shall be implemented upon availability of the computerized examination on or after January 1, 2011.