This law is about the California Veterinary Medical Board, part of the Department of Consumer Affairs, which oversees veterinarian-related matters. The board includes four licensed vets, a veterinary technician, and three public members. This setup is only in place until January 1, 2026, when the law is set to expire. After that, the board will be evaluated by the Legislature's policy committees to address specific issues they identify.

This law says that the most important job of the California Veterinary Medical Board is to safeguard public safety. If there’s ever a conflict between public protection and other goals or interests, protecting the public should always come first.

This law section sets the requirements for who can be a member of the veterinary board. Veterinarians on the board must have lived in California and practiced as licensed veterinarians for at least five years before being appointed. The veterinary technician board member must also meet similar residency and professional practice conditions. Public members must have lived in California for at least five years and cannot be licensed or registered with any relevant boards. Also, no board member can serve more than two consecutive terms.

This law section explains the term lengths and appointment process for members of a particular board. Board members serve for four years, but they remain in their position until a successor is appointed or one year after their term ends, whichever comes first. Members can be reappointed according to rules in a related section. If a vacancy happens, it must be filled within 90 days for the remaining term. The Governor appoints four veterinarians, one registered veterinary technician, and one public member. Additionally, the Senate Committee on Rules and the Speaker of the Assembly each appoint one public member.

This law says that the Governor has the authority to remove a board member if they are not fulfilling their duties or for any other valid reason. However, the member must be given proper notice and a chance to be heard before this decision is made.

This section explains that members of a specific board must choose a president, vice president, and any other officers they need from among themselves. Additionally, the Attorney General will serve as their lawyer for any actions they take while doing their jobs.

This law allows the board to appoint an executive officer who is not part of the civil service, giving them the powers and responsibilities assigned by the board. However, this authority is temporary and will be repealed on January 1, 2026.

This law allows the executive officer of a board to swear people in when dealing with board business. If someone lies under oath or affirmation, they can be charged with perjury, which is a serious crime.

Board members get a daily payment and have certain expenses covered, following the rules set in another section.

This law states that at least five board members must be present for the board to officially conduct business during a meeting. This is called having a quorum.

This law explains that the board responsible for veterinary practice in California can create, change, or remove rules if needed to enforce the chapter about veterinary medicine. The board can also have meetings to conduct its business and is in charge of giving out licenses to veterinarians and registrations to veterinary technicians in the state.

This law requires the board to maintain an official record of its meetings and an official list of all people who apply for licenses. The list is considered initial proof of the information it contains.

This law states that only the California Veterinary Medical Board is in charge of enforcing rules about cleanliness and sanitation in the field it covers. No other group or entity can enforce these requirements because it's solely their responsibility.

This law requires the board to set up a program that includes random and surprise inspections of veterinary clinics, ensuring that at least 20% of these places are checked each year.

This law establishes a nine-member advisory group called the Veterinary Medicine Multidisciplinary Advisory Committee. The group helps the board make rules for veterinary practices. Four veterinarians, two veterinary technicians, a public member, a veterinarian from the board, and a board technician are included. Members serve three-year terms, and they can serve no more than two consecutive terms. The law outlines their compensation and the process for filling vacancies. The board can remove members for neglect of duty, incompetency, or unprofessional conduct. The committee must consider veterinary technician issues.

This law section defines some specific terms used within a chapter relevant to veterinary medicine in California. 'Board' refers to the California Veterinary Medical Board. 'Multidisciplinary committee' is the Veterinary Medicine Advisory Committee created under a specific section. 'Regulations' are the set rules described in another detailed section of the California Code of Regulations.

This part of the law is called the 'Veterinary Medicine Practice Act.' It's essentially the official title that people can use when referring to this group of laws that govern veterinary medicine.