{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"19585","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 19585","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400. - 22949.92.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Horse Racing [19400. - 19668.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 8.5. Equine Medication [19580. - 19585.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8/chapter-4/article-8.5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 251, Sec. 7.   (AB 1974)   Effective January 1, 2021.","effective":"2021-01-01","html":"<p>The board shall establish and maintain a whistleblower program through which an owner, trainer, jockey, or stable-area employee may call designated persons under strict confidentiality to report questionable activity or concerns relating to the health and safety of humans or horses under this chapter.</p>","text":"The board shall establish and maintain a whistleblower program through which an owner, trainer, jockey, or stable-area employee may call designated persons under strict confidentiality to report questionable activity or concerns relating to the health and safety of humans or horses under this chapter.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/equine-medication-19585","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}