CA AB1502

Extends the California Veterinary Medical Board until January 1, 2030, expands board membership from 8 to 9 members by adding a second registered veterinary technician, and requires at least one licensed veterinarian member to practice in equine or livestock care

Establishes new continuing education requirements: veterinarians must complete 36 hours and veterinary technicians must complete 20 hours every two years, with credit available from approved courses, teaching, pro bono spay/neuter services, and passing the Veterinary Law Examination

Requires veterinarians to provide clients with copies of animal medical records within five days of request, and mandates that veterinary premises maintain client payment records for at least three years

Creates tiered annual veterinary premises registration fees based on size: small (up to 3 veterinarians) up to $910, medium (4-8 veterinarians) up to $1,190, and large (9+ veterinarians) up to $1,745

Authorizes fines of $2,000 to $10,000 per violation for practicing veterinary medicine without a license, registration, or permit, and allows veterinary assistant controlled substance permitholders to compound drugs under licensed veterinarian supervision