California Business and Professions Code

§ 4855

BPC § 4855 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 2 · Ch. 11 · Art. 3

Statute text

(a)A veterinarian subject to the provisions of this chapter shall, as required by regulation of the board, keep a written record of all animals receiving veterinary services, and provide a copy of that record to the client or the client’s authorized agent within five days of receiving the client’s or the client’s authorized agent’s verbal or written request.

(b)If requested verbally or in writing by the client or the client’s authorized agent because the animal is in critical condition or direct transfer to another veterinary premises for medical care is recommended, the veterinarian, upon release of the animal patient from the veterinarian’s care, shall either:

(1)Provide a copy or summary of the written record to the client or the client’s authorized agent.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 195, Sec. 23. (AB 1502) Effective January 1, 2026.