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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 1Pt. 1Ch. 1§ 105 State Veterinarian Designation

§ 105 State Veterinarian Designation

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§ 105 State Veterinarian Designation

This law says the head of the department in charge of animal health must pick a State Veterinarian, and that person must be a licensed vet with certain job rank.

Key Takeaways

  • •The department chief must officially name a State Veterinarian.
  • •The State Veterinarian must have a veterinary degree from a recognized college.
  • •They must be licensed to practice in the state and hold a civil service rank of Veterinary Medical Officer III or above.

Example

The state’s animal health office needs someone to run the meat inspection program.

The department chief chooses a vet who graduated from an approved veterinary school, has a state license, and holds a civil service level of Veterinary Medical Officer III or higher, and names that person the State Veterinarian.

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§ 105 State Veterinarian Designation

The chief of the division of the department who has jurisdiction over livestock and poultry disease control, meat inspection and dairy inspection and control shall officially designate a department employee as “State Veterinarian.” Such designated person shall be a graduate of a recognized college of veterinary medicine, be licensed to practice in this state, and have a state civil service classification of veterinary medical officer III or above. (Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1221.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

State Veterinarianveterinary medical officer III

Related Statutes

  • § 101 Food And Agriculture Department
  • § 102 Secretary Of Food And Agriculture
  • § 103 Department Conduct Governance
  • § 104 Department Staff Appointments
  • § 10701 Definitions Govern Construction

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 105.
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