Cal. Code Regs. tit. 17 § 2650

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section 2650 - Canine Rabies Vaccine Advisory Committee

The Director shall appoint a Canine Rabies Vaccine Advisory Committee consisting of 6 to 8 members. The Committee's responsibility shall be to assist the Department in evaluating the effectiveness of canine rabies vaccines. Membership shall include individuals with recognized professional expertise in at least one of the fields of immunology, virology, epidemiology, public health and veterinary medicine. Committee members shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred during service on the committee. Canine rabies vaccines that have been approved by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture, shall be evaluated for the degree of effectiveness by the Canine Rabies Vaccine Advisory Committee. In order to evaluate vaccine effectiveness the committee shall:

(a) Review test data submitted by canine rabies vaccine manufacturing firms, for approval of canine rabies vaccines.

(b) Make recommendations for Departmental approval or disapproval of canine rabies vaccines.

(c) Make recommendations concerning approval of any variances from the established standards for acceptance of canine rabies vaccines.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 17, § 2650

1. New section filed 09-07-90; operative 10-07-90 (Register 90, No. 44).

Note: Authority cited: Section 1920(b), Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1920(b), Health and Safety Code.

1. New section filed 09-07-90; operative 10-07-90 (Register 90, No. 44).