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CA SB1115
Bill
AI Summary
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Redefines "commercial blood bank for animals" to eventually require only "community-sourced" animals (pets brought by their owners) rather than "captive closed-colony" animals kept solely for blood collection, with the transition occurring 3 years after the Department of Food and Agriculture determines equivalent blood supply is available
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Increases license application and renewal fees from $250 to $1,000 per establishment, with authority to raise fees further to cover reasonable regulatory costs
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Requires commercial blood banks to obtain informed written consent from pet owners, ensure veterinary oversight determines donations are safe, and prohibits payment to owners for blood donations (though veterinary services benefiting the animal are allowed)
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Mandates annual reporting to the department on donation numbers, units supplied, adverse events, complaints, and pathogen test results for both captive closed-colony and community-sourced animal donors
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Establishes civil penalties of $1,000 per violation and authorizes license suspension or revocation for non-compliance, while protecting identifying personal information of animal donors' owners from public disclosure
Legislative Description
Commercial blood banks for animals: animal blood donors.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on AGRI.
6/29/2020