AB 1468 Summary

• Eliminates state licensing requirement for biologic establishments and repeals related provisions regarding license applications and fees

• Replaces state registration requirement with requirement that biologics have valid U.S. Department of Agriculture license or permit before sale or use

• Repeals state authority to register biologics, establish registration procedures, and impose conditions on biologic production and use

• Changes inspection authority for commercial blood banks for animals from mandatory annual inspections by department to discretionary inspections by humane officers to verify compliance with husbandry standards, written protocols, and veterinary oversight

• Repeals enforcement provisions allowing the state to deny, suspend, or revoke licenses and registrations