Approved Regulations
The California Veterinary Medical Board's (Board) regulations are contained in the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 16, Division 20, Articles 1–11. The Board's building standards are contained in CCR, Title 24, Part 2, Ch. 12 Section 1251, et. seq. The following regulation were approved by the Office of Administrative Law (Title 16) and the California Building Standards Commission (Title 24).
A business or person may request a copy of the Final Statement of Reasons by contacting the Board.
CCR Title 24, Part 2, Ch. 12 Section 1251, et. seq.
Veterinary Premises
- Notice of Proposed Action
- Initial Statement of Reasons
- Final Express Terms
- Nine-Point Criteria Analysis
- Final Statement of Reasons
- Updated Informative Digest
- Building Standards Notice/Submission Face Sheet
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State: January 10, 2025
Regulatory Action Effective: January 1, 2026
CCR Sections 2006, 2006.5, 2006.51, 2006.52, 2006.53, 2006.54, 2006.55, and 2006.56
Uniform Standards for Substance-Abusing Licensees
- Notice of Proposed Regulatory Action
- Initial Statement of Reasons
- Proposed Regulatory Language
- Notice Publication/Regulations Submission (Std. Form 400) and Final Statement of Reasons
- Order of Adoption
- Notice of Approval of Regulatory Action
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State: February 12, 2024
Regulatory Action Effective: April 1, 2024
CCR Section 2068.5
RVT Equivalent Experience and Education
- Notice of Proposed Regulatory Action
- Initial Statement of Reasons
- Proposed Regulatory Language
- Notice Publication/Regulations Submission (Std. Form 400) and Final Statement of Reasons
- Order of Adoption
- Notice of Approval of Regulatory Action
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State: January 9, 2024
Regulatory Action Effective: April 1, 2024
CCR Section 2043
Civil Penalties for Citations
- Notice of Proposed Regulatory Action
- Initial Statement of Reasons
- Proposed Regulatory Language
- Modification to Language (October 26, 2022)
- 15-Day Notice of Availability of Modified Text (October 26, 2022)
- Modification of Proposed Regulation Text (October 26, 2022)
- Notice Publication/Regulations Submission (Std. Form 400) and Final Statement of Reasons
- Order of Adoption
- Notice of Approval of Regulatory Action
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State: February 7, 2023
Regulatory Action Effective: April 1, 2023
CCR Sections 2070, 2071, and 2071.1
Updated Fees (Section 100)
- Statement of Explanation for Section 100 Filing
- Proposed Regulatory Language
- Notice Publication/Regulations Submission (Std. Form 400)
- Notice of Approval of Changes without Regulatory Effect
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State: April 7, 2022
Regulatory Action Effective: May 17, 2022
CCR Section 2090–2095
Drug Compounding in a Veterinary Premises
- Notice of Proposed Regulatory Action
- Initial Statement of Reasons
- Proposed Regulatory Language
- Modification to Language (November 19, 2020)
- 15-Day Notice of Modification to Text of Proposed Regulations (November 19, 2020)
- Modification of Proposed Regulation Text (November 19, 2020)
- Modification to Language (July 28, 2021)
- 15-Day Notice of Modification to Text of Proposed Regulations (July 28, 2021)
- Modification of Proposed Regulation Text (July 28, 2021)
- Notice Publication/Regulations Submission (Std. Form 400) and Final Statement of Reasons
- Order of Adoption
- Notice of Approval of Regulatory Action
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State: January 4, 2022
Regulatory Action Effective: April 1, 2022
CCR Section 2006
Veterinary Medical Board Disciplinary Guidelines (October 2021)
- Notice of Proposed Changes in the Regulations
- Initial Statement of Reasons
- Proposed Regulatory Language
- Modification to Language (May 27, 2021)
- 15-Day Notice of Modification to Text of Proposed Regulations (May 27, 2021)
- Modification of Proposed Regulation Text (May 27, 2021)
- Veterinary Medical Board Disciplinary Guidelines (January 2021)
- Modification to Language (July 28, 2021)
- 15-Day Notice of Modification to Text of Proposed Regulations (July 28, 2021)
- Modification of Proposed Regulation Text (July 28, 2021)
- Veterinary Medical Board Disciplinary Guidelines (July 2021)
- Modification to Language (October 21, 2021)
- 15-Day Notice of Modification to Text of Proposed Regulations (October 21, 2021)
- Modification of Proposed Regulation Text (October 21, 2021)
- Veterinary Medical Board Disciplinary Guidelines (October 2021)
- Notice Publication/Regulations Submission (Std. Form 400) and Final Statement of Reasons
- Order of Adoption
- Notice of Approval of Regulatory Action
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State: December 22, 2021
Regulatory Action Effective: April 1, 2022
Animal Physical Rehabilitation
- Regulations Effective Date: January 1, 2022
- Filed with Secretary of State: November 15, 2021
- Std. Form 400 (as stamped by the Secretary of State)
- OAL's Notice of Approval
- Final Statement of Reasons
- Order of Adoption
- Notice of Proposed Changes
- Language
- Initial Statement of Reasons
- Notice of Public Hearing
Limited Term RVT Examination Eligibility (Section 100)
- Filed with Secretary of State: November 2, 2021
- Std. Form 400 (as stamped by the Secretary of State)
- OAL's Notice of Approval
- Language
- Statement of Explanation for Section 100 Filing
Sodium Pentobarbital/Euthanasia Training (Section 100)
- Filed with Secretary of State: October 28, 2021
- Std. Form 400 (as stamped by the Secretary of State)
- OAL's Notice of Approval
- Language
- Statement of Explanation for Section 100 Filing
Fee Schedule - Certificate of Compliance
- Regulations Effective Date: June 1, 2021
- Filed with Secretary of State: June 1, 2021
- Std. Form 400 (as stamped by the Secretary of State)
- OAL's Notice of Approval
- Final Statement of Reasons
- Order of Adoption
- Notice of Proposed Changes
- Language
- Initial Statement of Reasons
- Notice of Public Hearing
RVT Emergency Animal Care
- Regulations Effective Date: July 1, 2021
- Filed with Secretary of State: March 2, 2021
- Std. Form 400 (as stamped by the Secretary of State)
- OAL’s Notice of Approval
- Final Statement of Reasons
- Order of Adoption
- Notice of Proposed Changes
- Language
- Initial Statement of Reasons
Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationships (VCPRs)
- Regulations Effective Date: April 1, 2021
- Filed with Secretary of State: February 11, 2021
- Std. Form 400 (as stamped by the Secretary of State)
- OAL’s Notice of Approval
- Final Statement of Reasons
- Order of Adoption
- Notice of Proposed Changes
- Language
- Initial Statement of Reasons
RVT Job Tasks
- Regulations Effective Date: April 1, 2021
- Filed with Secretary of State: February 9, 2021
- Std. Form 400 (as stamped by the Secretary of State)
- OAL’s Notice of Approval
- Final Statement of Reasons
- Order of Adoption
- Notice of Modified Text [8/12/2020]
- Modified Text [8/12/2020]
- Notice of Proposed Changes
- Language
- Initial Statement of Reasons
Criminal Conviction Substantial Relationship and Rehabilitation Criteria (AB 2138)
- Regulations Effective Date: November 19, 2020
- Filed with Secretary of State: November 19, 2020
- Std. Form 400 (as stamped by the Secretary of State)
- OAL’s Notice of Approval
- Addendum to Final Statement of Reasons
- Final Statement of Reasons
- Order of Adoption
- Notice of Modified Text [2/10/2020]
- Modified Text [2/10/2020]
- Notice of Proposed Changes
- Language
- Initial Statement of Reasons
Fee Schedule - Re-Adoption of Emergency Filing
- Regulations Effective Date: November 25, 2020
- Filed with Secretary of State: November 18, 2020
- OAL’s Notice of Approval
- Order of Adoption
- Notice of Intent to Re-Adopt Emergency Regulations
- Language
- Supplement to the Finding of Emergency
- Finding of Emergency
Fee Schedule - Emergency Filing
- Regulations Effective Date: January 27, 2020
- Filed with Secretary of State: January 27, 2020
- OAL’s Notice of Approval
- Order of Adoption
- Notice of Intent to File Emergency Regulations
- Language
- Finding of Emergency
Consumer Protection Enforcement Initiative (CPEI)
- Regulations Effective Date: April 1, 2020
- Filed with Secretary of State: December 30, 2019
- Final Statement of Reasons
- Order of Adoption
- Notice of Proposed Changes
- Language
- Initial Statement of Reasons
Telemedicine
- Regulations Effective Date: January 1, 2020
- Filed with Secretary of State: November 27, 2019
- Final Statement of Reasons
- Order of Adoption
- Notice of Proposed Changes
- Language
- Initial Statement of Reasons
Fee Schedule - Certificate of Compliance
- Regulations Effective Date: April 17, 2019
- Filed with Secretary of State: April 17, 2019
- Std. Form 400 (as stamped by the Secretary of State)
- OAL's Notice of Approval
- Final Statement of Reasons
- Order of Adoption
- Notice of Proposed Changes
- Language
- Initial Statement of Reasons
Fee Schedule - Second Re-Adoption of Emergency Filing
- Regulations Effective Date: December 5, 2018
- Filed with Secretary of State: October 16, 2018
- Std. Form 400 (as stamped by the Secretary of State)
- OAL's Notice of Approval
- Order of Adoption
- Notice of Intent to Re-Adopt Emergency Regulations
- Language
- Finding of Emergency
Fee Schedule - Re-Adoption of Emergency Filing
- Regulations Effective Date: September 5, 2018
- Filed with Secretary of State: August 1, 2018
- Std. Form 400 (as stamped by the Secretary of State)
- OAL's Notice of Approval
- Order of Adoption
- Notice of Intent to Re-Adopt Emergency Regulations
- Language
- Finding of Emergency
Fee Schedule - Emergency Filing
- Regulations Effective Date: March 5, 2018
- Filed with Secretary of State: March 5, 2018
- Std. Form 400 (as stamped by the Secretary of State)
- OAL's Notice of Approval
- Order of Adoption
- Notice of Intent to File Emergency Regulations
- Language
- Finding of Emergency
Animal Control and Humane Officer Training
- Regulations Effective Date: December 20, 2017
- Filed with Secretary of State: December 20, 2017
- Std. Form 400 (as stamped by the Secretary of State)
- OAL's Notice of Approval
- Final Statement of Reasons
- Order of Adoption
- Notice of Modified Text [3/17/17]
- Modified Text [3/17/17]
- Notice of Proposed Changes
- Language
- Initial Statement of Reasons
Civil Penalties for Citation
- Regulations Effective Date: October 1, 2016
- Filed with Secretary of State: August 23, 2016
- Std. Form 400 (as stamped by the Secretary of State)
- OAL's Notice of Approval
- Addendum to Final Statement of Reasons
- Final Statement of Reasons
- Order of Adoption
- Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period [4/26/16]
- Notice of Proposed Changes
- Language
- Initial Statement of Reasons
Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substances Permit (VACSP) Program
- Regulations Effective Date: August 1, 2016
- Filed with Secretary of State: August 1, 2016
- Std. Form 400 (as stamped by the Secretary of State)
- OAL's Notice of Approval
- Final Statement of Reasons
- Order of Adoption
- Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period [11/5/15]
- Notice of Proposed Changes
- Language
- Initial Statement of Reasons
Animal Rehabilitation
- Notice of Decision Not to Proceed with Rulemaking Action [10/28/15]
- Notice of Proposed Changes
- Language
- Initial Statement of Reasons
Spay and Neuter Specialized License Plate
- Memorandum of Disapproval [05/18/15]
- Notice of Proposed Changes
- Language
- Initial Statement of Reasons
Veterinary Technician National Examination Transition
- Regulation Effective Date: October 1, 2014
- Filed with Secretary of State: July 10, 2014
- OAL/Secretary of State Approval
- Order of Adoption
- Notice of Modified Text [06/23/14]
- Modified Text [06/23/14]
- Notice of Documents Added to Rule making File [06/23/14]
- Notice of Proposed Changes
- Language
- Initial Statement of Reasons
Registered Veterinary Technician School Approval Regulations
- Regulation Effective Date: January 1, 2015
- Filed with Secretary of State: September 2, 2014
- OAL/Secretary of State Approval
- Order of Adoption
- Notice of Modified Text [04/08/14]
- Modified Text [04/08/14]
- Notice of Documents Added to Rule making File [04/08/14]
- Notice of Modified Text [08/19/13]
- Modified Text [08/19/13]
- Notice of Documents Added to Rule making File [08/19/13]
- Notice of Proposed Changes
- Language
- Initial Statement of Reasons
Disciplinary Guidelines
- Regulation Effective Date: October 1, 2013
- Filed with Secretary of State: June 6, 2013
- OAL/Secretary of State Approval
- Order of Adoption [2]
- Notice of Modified Text [09/26/12]
- Modified Text [09/26/12]
- Notice of Documents Added to Rule making File [09/26/12]
- Notice of Modified Text [07/05/12]
- Modified Text [07/05/12]
- Notice of Documents Added to Rule making File [07/05/12]
- Notice of Proposed Changes
- Language [2]
- Initial Statement of Reasons
Minimum Standards of Veterinary Practice
- Regulation Effective Date: January 1, 2014
- Filed with Secretary of State: September 27, 2013
- OAL/Secretary of State Approval
- Order of Adoption
- Notice of Documents Added to Rulemaking File [6/12/13]
- Notice of Modified Text [01/11/13]
- Modified Text [01/11/13]
- Notice of Documents Added to Rulemaking File [01/11/13]
- Notice of Modified Text [02/22/12]
- Modified Text [02/22/12]
- Notice of Modified Text [01/05/12]
- Modified Text [01/05/12]
- Notice of Documents Added to Rule making File [01/05/12]
- Notice of Rescheduled Hearing
- Notice of Proposed Changes
- Language
- Initial Statement of Reasons