§ 10323 Department Veterinarian Contracts

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law lets the department hire its own veterinarians or work with approved outside vets to do what the chapter says they should do.

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•The department can use its own official veterinarians.
•It can also hire accredited (approved) veterinarians from outside.
•Both options are allowed to carry out the duties required by the chapter.

Example

A state wildlife department needs to treat a disease outbreak in a herd of deer.

The department can either use its own government vets or sign a contract with a certified private vet to give the deer medicine and follow the chapter’s rules.

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§ 10323 Department Veterinarian Contracts

The department may use the services of official veterinarians or contract with accredited veterinarians to carry out the provisions of this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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official veterinarians accredited veterinarians

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 10323.

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