{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"4840.2","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4840.2","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 11. Veterinary Medicine [4800. - 4920.8.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-11"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2.5. Registered Veterinary Technicians [4836. - 4845.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-11/article-2.5"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 239, Sec. 8.   (AB 1839)   Effective January 1, 2013.","effective":"2013-01-01","html":"<p>Registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants shall not perform the following health care services:</p><p>(a) Surgery.</p><p>(b) Diagnosis and prognosis of animal diseases.</p><p>(c) Prescribing of drugs, medicine, and appliances.</p>","text":"Registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants shall not perform the following health care services: (a) Surgery. (b) Diagnosis and prognosis of animal diseases. (c) Prescribing of drugs, medicine, and appliances.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/registered-veterinary-technicians-4840-2","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}