§ 10302 Accredited Veterinarian Definition

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law defines an “accredited veterinarian” as a vet who has been officially designated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the department.

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•An “accredited veterinarian” is a specific term defined by law.
•Only vets officially designated by the USDA count as accredited.
•The definition is used for programs that require a USDA‑approved vet.

Example

A farmer wants a vet to certify that his cattle are disease‑free before shipping them to another state.

The farmer must use a vet who has been designated by the USDA as an accredited veterinarian, because only those vets meet the definition in this law.

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§ 10302 Accredited Veterinarian Definition

“Accredited veterinarian” means a veterinarian who is so designated by the United States Department of Agriculture and the department. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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Accredited veterinarian United States Department of Agriculture

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 10302.

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