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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 2Ch. 9Art. 2§ 4041 Veterinary Drug Retailer Licensing

§ 4041 Veterinary Drug Retailer Licensing

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§ 4041 Veterinary Drug Retailer Licensing

Key Takeaways

  • •A veterinary food-animal drug retailer is a place (not a pharmacy) that sells animal drugs for food animals like cows or chickens.
  • •This place must have a special license from the California Board of Pharmacy.
  • •They can only sell these drugs if a vet writes a prescription for them.
  • •They can store, repack, or sell these drugs, but only with the right permit.

Example

A farmer has sick cows and needs medicine.

The farmer can't just buy the medicine anywhere. They need to go to a special licensed store (not a regular pharmacy) that sells animal drugs. The store can only give the medicine if a vet writes a note (prescription) saying the cows need it.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 4041 Veterinary Drug Retailer Licensing

“Veterinary food-animal drug retailer” is an area, place, or premises, other than a pharmacy, that holds a valid license from the Board of Pharmacy of the State of California as a wholesaler and, in and from which veterinary drugs for food-producing animals are dispensed pursuant to a prescription from a licensed veterinarian. “Veterinary food-animal retailer” includes, but is not limited to, any area, place, or premises described in a permit issued by the board wherein veterinary food-animal drugs, as defined in Section 4042, are stored, possessed, or repackaged, and from which veterinary drugs are furnished, sold, or dispensed at retail pursuant to a prescription from a licensed veterinarian. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 890, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1997.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

prescriptionveterinary food-animal drug retailerpharmacylicensefine

Related Statutes

  • § 4021.5 Correctional Pharmacy Medication Rules
  • § 4040 Prescription Order Requirements
  • § 4044.3 Remote Pharmacy Dispensing Rules
  • § 4187.1 Correctional Clinic Drug Sourcing
  • § 4022 Prescription-Only Drugs And Devices

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 4041.
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