{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"4042","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4042","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS [500. - 4999.202.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 9. Pharmacy [4000. - 4427.8.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-9"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Definitions [4015. - 4046.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-9/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 890, Sec. 3.   Effective January 1, 1997.","effective":"1997-01-01","html":"<p>“Veterinary food-animal drugs” as used in this chapter shall include the following:</p><p>(a) Any drug to be used in food-producing animals bearing the legend, “Caution, federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian” or words of similar import.</p><p>(b) Any other drug as defined in Section <a href=\"/fac/14206\">14206</a> of the Food and Agricultural Code that is used in a manner that would require a veterinary prescription.</p>","text":"“Veterinary food-animal drugs” as used in this chapter shall include the following: (a) Any drug to be used in food-producing animals bearing the legend, “Caution, federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian” or words of similar import. (b) Any other drug as defined in Section 14206 of the Food and Agricultural Code that is used in a manner that would require a veterinary prescription.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/definitions-4042","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}