No person shall engage in the production of animal blood and blood component products for retail sale and distribution except in a commercial blood bank for animals licensed by the secretary.
(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 235, Sec. 9. (AB 1709) Effective January 1, 2011. Became operative on January 1, 2013, pursuant to Sec. 28 of Ch. 235.)
No person shall engage in the production of biologics except as
permitted under federal law.
(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 235, Sec. 10. (AB 1709) Effective January 1, 2011. Became operative on January 1, 2013, pursuant to Sec. 28 of Ch. 235.)
The secretary shall license establishments as commercial blood banks for animals that meet all of the following:
(a) Operate under conditions, and use methods of production, to ensure that the animal blood and blood component products will not be contaminated, dangerous, or harmful.
(b) Produce animal blood and blood component products under the direct supervision of a person qualified in the field.
(c) Maintain onsite records containing information documenting how the animal was acquired and any history of blood draws or use of anesthesia on the animal.
(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 235, Sec. 11. (AB 1709) Effective January 1, 2011. Became operative on January 1, 2013, pursuant to Sec. 28 of Ch. 235.)