Cal. Code Regs. tit. 16 § 2030.1

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 2030.1 - Minimum Standards - Small Animal Fixed Premises

For purposes of these rules and regulations, a "small animal fixed premises" shall mean a fixed veterinary premises which concentrates in providing veterinary services to common domestic household pets.

In addition to the requirements in section 2030, small animal fixed premises shall provide:

(a) Where animals are kept on the veterinary premises for 24 hours or more, the animals shall be provided with an opportunity for proper exercise. Compliance with this section may be achieved by the use of exercise runs or by providing the animal with the opportunity for outdoor walks. Where a premises has exercise runs, they shall be clean and sanitary and provide for effective separation of animals and their waste products.

(b) When the client has not given the veterinarian authorization to dispose of his or her deceased animal, the veterinarian shall be required to retain the carcass in a freezer for at least 14 days prior to disposal.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 2030.1

1. New section filed 5-25-2000; operative 6-24-2000 (Register 2000, No. 21).
2. Amendment of section heading filed 9-27-2013; operative 1-1-2014 (Register 2013, No. 39).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 4808 and 4854, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 4854 and 4883, Business and Professions Code.

1. New section filed 5-25-2000; operative 6-24-2000 (Register 2000, No. 21).
2. Amendment of section heading filed 9-27-2013; operative 1-1-2014 (Register 2013, No. 39).