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1-Amended IN Senate March 26, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 312Introduced by Senator Umberg(Principal coauthors: Assembly Members Bennett, Berman, and Kalra)(Coauthor: Senator Stern)(Coauthors: Senators Allen, Cervantes, Stern, and Wiener)(Coauthor: Assembly Member Haney)February 10, 2025 An act to add Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 31000) to Division 14 of the Food and Agricultural Code, and to repeal Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 121720) of Part 6 of Division 105 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to dogs.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 312, as amended, Umberg. Dog importation: health certificates.Existing law requires a person seeking to bring a dog into this state, or importing a dog into this state, for the purpose of resale or change of ownership to obtain a health certificate with respect to the dog that has been completed by a licensed veterinarian and is dated within 10 days before the date on which the dog is brought into the state. Existing law requires the person to submit the health certificate to the applicable county health department, as specified. Existing law makes it a crime to violate specified provisions of the Food and Agricultural Code related to dogs.This bill would repeal the above-described requirements, and would instead require a person selling, transporting, or importing a dog into the state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership to obtain obtain, and submit a health certificate to the Department of Food and Agriculture with respect to that and the buyer, a health certificate for the dog that has been completed by a licensed veterinarian and is dated no more than 10 days before the date on which the dog is brought into the state, as specified. The bill would require the health certificate to contain specified information. By expanding the scope of a crime by requiring dog health certificate to be submitted to the department, this bill would create a state-mandated local program.The bill would require the department to develop, maintain, and make available to the public an internet website that contains the information it receives on every health certificate that is submitted, without redaction, and the actual health certificates, and to make each health certificate available to the public as a public record, as specified.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 31000) is added to Division 14 of the Food and Agricultural Code, to read: CHAPTER 4.5. Importation of Dogs31000. (a) A person selling, transporting, or importing a dog into the state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership shall obtain obtain, and submit a health certificate to the department with respect to that and the buyer, a health certificate for the dog that has been completed by a licensed veterinarian and is dated no more than 10 days before the date on which the dog is brought into the state.(b) The health certificate shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following information:(1) The date of the examination.(2) A statement that the examination revealed no clinical evidence of infectious or communicable disease, including external parasites and fungi, and that, to the best of the veterinarians knowledge, the dog has not recently been exposed to such infectious or communicable disease.(3) Any vaccinations, treatments, or tests, and the results of such administered to the dog.(4) (A) A statement that the dog has been properly immunized against rabies by a vaccine approved by the United States Department of Agriculture within 12 months before the date of importation into the State of California.(B) This immunization requirement shall not apply if the dog is under three months old or if a veterinarian certifies in writing that because of old age or other reason the life of the dog would be endangered by the administration of the rabies vaccine.(5) The number of dogs in the consignment. shipment.(6) A description of each dog in the consignment, shipment, including breed, age, and sex.(7) If microchipped, the microchip number for each dog in the consignment. shipment.(8) The physical address for both the origin and destination of the dog in the consignment. shipment. A post office box, airport, parking lot, or other public or nonfixed location shall not be used as the physical address. The physical address shall correspond to a verifiable, permanent residence or business location where the animal resides or is housed.(9) The signature, printed name, physical address, and state license number of the accredited veterinarian who examined the dogs in the consignment. shipment.(10) The full name, physical address, email address, and telephone number of the consignor and consignee. the full name, physical address, email address, and telephone number of the buyer.(11) The United States Department of Agriculture license number associated with the breeder of the dog, if applicable.(c) Completion of a United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Form 7001, known as the United States Interstate and International Certificate of Health Examination for Small Animals, shall may be used to satisfy the requirements of subdivision (a). (a) if the minimum requirements described in subdivision (a) are satisfied by the form. A different form of canine health certificate acceptable to the receiving agency shall department may also be used to satisfy the requirement requirements of subdivision (a) if the minimum requirements described in subdivision (b) are satisfied by the form.(d) The person selling, transporting, or importing the dog into this state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership shall submit the health certificate to the department and the buyer via an electronic transmission.(e)A dog that is passing through the state to other destinations located outside of the state, a dog that is brought into the state for temporary residence for purposes of exhibition, or a dog that enters the state for delivery to research institutions, dealers, or other persons registered or licensed and regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture pursuant to the federal Animal Welfare Act (Public Law 89-544), as amended, is exempt from this chapter if the dog is, at all times, properly restrained and under the immediate control of the owner or custodian, accompanied with proof of proper immunization against rabies, and, for a dog entering the state pursuant to the federal Animal Welfare Act (Public Law 89-544), as amended, remains subject to the act.(e) For purposes of this section, consignor means a person, business, or organization that ships or sends goods to another party for sale or storage, retaining ownership until the goods are paid for.31001. The department shall develop, maintain, and make available to the public an internet website that contains the information it receives on every health certificate submitted pursuant to this chapter, without redaction, and the actual health certificates, and is searchable by each item required by Section 31000.31002. (a) A health certificate received by the department pursuant to this chapter is a public record subject to disclosure, without redaction, under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code).(b) The department shall make the health certificates it receives pursuant to this chapter available upon request and without requiring a person to submit a request under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code).SEC. 2. Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 121720) of Part 6 of Division 105 of the Health and Safety Code is repealed.SEC. 3. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
1+CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 312Introduced by Senator Umberg(Principal coauthors: Assembly Members Bennett, Berman, and Kalra)(Coauthor: Senator Stern)February 10, 2025 An act to add Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 31000) to Division 14 of the Food and Agricultural Code, and to repeal Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 121720) of Part 6 of Division 105 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to dogs.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 312, as introduced, Umberg. Dog importation: health certificates.Existing law requires a person seeking to bring a dog into this state, or importing a dog into this state, for the purpose of resale or change of ownership to obtain a health certificate with respect to the dog that has been completed by a licensed veterinarian and is dated within 10 days before the date on which the dog is brought into the state. Existing law requires the person to submit the health certificate to the applicable county health department, as specified. Existing law makes it a crime to violate specified provisions of the Food and Agricultural Code related to dogs.This bill would repeal the above-described requirements, and would instead require a person selling, transporting, or importing a dog into the state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership to obtain and submit a health certificate to the Department of Food and Agriculture with respect to that dog that has been completed by a licensed veterinarian and is dated no more than 10 days before the date on which the dog is brought into the state, as specified. The bill would require the health certificate to contain specified information. By expanding the scope of a crime by requiring dog health certificate to be submitted to the department, this bill would create a state-mandated local program.The bill would require the department to develop, maintain, and make available to the public an internet website that contains the information it receives on every health certificate that is submitted, without redaction, and the actual health certificates, and to make each health certificate available to the public as a public record, as specified.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 31000) is added to Division 14 of the Food and Agricultural Code, to read: CHAPTER 4.5. Importation of Dogs31000. (a) A person selling, transporting, or importing a dog into the state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership shall obtain and submit a health certificate to the department with respect to that dog that has been completed by a licensed veterinarian and is dated no more than 10 days before the date on which the dog is brought into the state.(b) The health certificate shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following information:(1) The date of the examination.(2) A statement that the examination revealed no clinical evidence of infectious or communicable disease, including external parasites and fungi, and that, to the best of the veterinarians knowledge, the dog has not recently been exposed to such infectious or communicable disease.(3) Any vaccinations, treatments, or tests, and the results of such administered to the dog.(4) (A) A statement that the dog has been properly immunized against rabies by a vaccine approved by the United States Department of Agriculture within 12 months before the date of importation into the State of California.(B) This immunization requirement shall not apply if the dog is under three months old or if a veterinarian certifies in writing that because of old age or other reason the life of the dog would be endangered by the administration of the rabies vaccine.(5) The number of dogs in the consignment.(6) A description of each dog in the consignment, including breed, age, and sex.(7) If microchipped, the microchip number for each dog in the consignment.(8) The physical address for both the origin and destination of the dog in the consignment.(9) The signature, printed name, physical address, and state license number of the accredited veterinarian who examined the dogs in the consignment.(10) The full name, physical address, email address, and telephone number of the consignor and consignee.(c) Completion of a United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Form 7001, known as the United States Interstate and International Certificate of Health Examination for Small Animals, shall satisfy the requirements of subdivision (a). A different form of canine health certificate acceptable to the receiving agency shall also satisfy the requirement of subdivision (a) if the minimum requirements described in subdivision (b) are satisfied by the form.(d) The person selling, transporting, or importing the dog into this state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership shall submit the health certificate to the department via an electronic transmission.(e) A dog that is passing through the state to other destinations located outside of the state, a dog that is brought into the state for temporary residence for purposes of exhibition, or a dog that enters the state for delivery to research institutions, dealers, or other persons registered or licensed and regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture pursuant to the federal Animal Welfare Act (Public Law 89-544), as amended, is exempt from this chapter if the dog is, at all times, properly restrained and under the immediate control of the owner or custodian, accompanied with proof of proper immunization against rabies, and, for a dog entering the state pursuant to the federal Animal Welfare Act (Public Law 89-544), as amended, remains subject to the act.31001. The department shall develop, maintain, and make available to the public an internet website that contains the information it receives on every health certificate submitted pursuant to this chapter, without redaction, and the actual health certificates, and is searchable by each item required by Section 31000.31002. (a) A health certificate received by the department pursuant to this chapter is a public record subject to disclosure, without redaction, under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code).(b) The department shall make the health certificates it receives pursuant to this chapter available upon request and without requiring a person to submit a request under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code).SEC. 2. Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 121720) of Part 6 of Division 105 of the Health and Safety Code is repealed.SEC. 3. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
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3- Amended IN Senate March 26, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 312Introduced by Senator Umberg(Principal coauthors: Assembly Members Bennett, Berman, and Kalra)(Coauthor: Senator Stern)(Coauthors: Senators Allen, Cervantes, Stern, and Wiener)(Coauthor: Assembly Member Haney)February 10, 2025 An act to add Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 31000) to Division 14 of the Food and Agricultural Code, and to repeal Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 121720) of Part 6 of Division 105 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to dogs.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 312, as amended, Umberg. Dog importation: health certificates.Existing law requires a person seeking to bring a dog into this state, or importing a dog into this state, for the purpose of resale or change of ownership to obtain a health certificate with respect to the dog that has been completed by a licensed veterinarian and is dated within 10 days before the date on which the dog is brought into the state. Existing law requires the person to submit the health certificate to the applicable county health department, as specified. Existing law makes it a crime to violate specified provisions of the Food and Agricultural Code related to dogs.This bill would repeal the above-described requirements, and would instead require a person selling, transporting, or importing a dog into the state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership to obtain obtain, and submit a health certificate to the Department of Food and Agriculture with respect to that and the buyer, a health certificate for the dog that has been completed by a licensed veterinarian and is dated no more than 10 days before the date on which the dog is brought into the state, as specified. The bill would require the health certificate to contain specified information. By expanding the scope of a crime by requiring dog health certificate to be submitted to the department, this bill would create a state-mandated local program.The bill would require the department to develop, maintain, and make available to the public an internet website that contains the information it receives on every health certificate that is submitted, without redaction, and the actual health certificates, and to make each health certificate available to the public as a public record, as specified.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES
3+ CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 312Introduced by Senator Umberg(Principal coauthors: Assembly Members Bennett, Berman, and Kalra)(Coauthor: Senator Stern)February 10, 2025 An act to add Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 31000) to Division 14 of the Food and Agricultural Code, and to repeal Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 121720) of Part 6 of Division 105 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to dogs.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 312, as introduced, Umberg. Dog importation: health certificates.Existing law requires a person seeking to bring a dog into this state, or importing a dog into this state, for the purpose of resale or change of ownership to obtain a health certificate with respect to the dog that has been completed by a licensed veterinarian and is dated within 10 days before the date on which the dog is brought into the state. Existing law requires the person to submit the health certificate to the applicable county health department, as specified. Existing law makes it a crime to violate specified provisions of the Food and Agricultural Code related to dogs.This bill would repeal the above-described requirements, and would instead require a person selling, transporting, or importing a dog into the state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership to obtain and submit a health certificate to the Department of Food and Agriculture with respect to that dog that has been completed by a licensed veterinarian and is dated no more than 10 days before the date on which the dog is brought into the state, as specified. The bill would require the health certificate to contain specified information. By expanding the scope of a crime by requiring dog health certificate to be submitted to the department, this bill would create a state-mandated local program.The bill would require the department to develop, maintain, and make available to the public an internet website that contains the information it receives on every health certificate that is submitted, without redaction, and the actual health certificates, and to make each health certificate available to the public as a public record, as specified.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES
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28-Existing law requires a person seeking to bring a dog into this state, or importing a dog into this state, for the purpose of resale or change of ownership to obtain a health certificate with respect to the dog that has been completed by a licensed veterinarian and is dated within 10 days before the date on which the dog is brought into the state. Existing law requires the person to submit the health certificate to the applicable county health department, as specified. Existing law makes it a crime to violate specified provisions of the Food and Agricultural Code related to dogs.This bill would repeal the above-described requirements, and would instead require a person selling, transporting, or importing a dog into the state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership to obtain obtain, and submit a health certificate to the Department of Food and Agriculture with respect to that and the buyer, a health certificate for the dog that has been completed by a licensed veterinarian and is dated no more than 10 days before the date on which the dog is brought into the state, as specified. The bill would require the health certificate to contain specified information. By expanding the scope of a crime by requiring dog health certificate to be submitted to the department, this bill would create a state-mandated local program.The bill would require the department to develop, maintain, and make available to the public an internet website that contains the information it receives on every health certificate that is submitted, without redaction, and the actual health certificates, and to make each health certificate available to the public as a public record, as specified.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
28+Existing law requires a person seeking to bring a dog into this state, or importing a dog into this state, for the purpose of resale or change of ownership to obtain a health certificate with respect to the dog that has been completed by a licensed veterinarian and is dated within 10 days before the date on which the dog is brought into the state. Existing law requires the person to submit the health certificate to the applicable county health department, as specified. Existing law makes it a crime to violate specified provisions of the Food and Agricultural Code related to dogs.This bill would repeal the above-described requirements, and would instead require a person selling, transporting, or importing a dog into the state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership to obtain and submit a health certificate to the Department of Food and Agriculture with respect to that dog that has been completed by a licensed veterinarian and is dated no more than 10 days before the date on which the dog is brought into the state, as specified. The bill would require the health certificate to contain specified information. By expanding the scope of a crime by requiring dog health certificate to be submitted to the department, this bill would create a state-mandated local program.The bill would require the department to develop, maintain, and make available to the public an internet website that contains the information it receives on every health certificate that is submitted, without redaction, and the actual health certificates, and to make each health certificate available to the public as a public record, as specified.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
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32-This bill would repeal the above-described requirements, and would instead require a person selling, transporting, or importing a dog into the state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership to obtain obtain, and submit a health certificate to the Department of Food and Agriculture with respect to that and the buyer, a health certificate for the dog that has been completed by a licensed veterinarian and is dated no more than 10 days before the date on which the dog is brought into the state, as specified. The bill would require the health certificate to contain specified information. By expanding the scope of a crime by requiring dog health certificate to be submitted to the department, this bill would create a state-mandated local program.
32+This bill would repeal the above-described requirements, and would instead require a person selling, transporting, or importing a dog into the state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership to obtain and submit a health certificate to the Department of Food and Agriculture with respect to that dog that has been completed by a licensed veterinarian and is dated no more than 10 days before the date on which the dog is brought into the state, as specified. The bill would require the health certificate to contain specified information. By expanding the scope of a crime by requiring dog health certificate to be submitted to the department, this bill would create a state-mandated local program.
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44-The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 31000) is added to Division 14 of the Food and Agricultural Code, to read: CHAPTER 4.5. Importation of Dogs31000. (a) A person selling, transporting, or importing a dog into the state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership shall obtain obtain, and submit a health certificate to the department with respect to that and the buyer, a health certificate for the dog that has been completed by a licensed veterinarian and is dated no more than 10 days before the date on which the dog is brought into the state.(b) The health certificate shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following information:(1) The date of the examination.(2) A statement that the examination revealed no clinical evidence of infectious or communicable disease, including external parasites and fungi, and that, to the best of the veterinarians knowledge, the dog has not recently been exposed to such infectious or communicable disease.(3) Any vaccinations, treatments, or tests, and the results of such administered to the dog.(4) (A) A statement that the dog has been properly immunized against rabies by a vaccine approved by the United States Department of Agriculture within 12 months before the date of importation into the State of California.(B) This immunization requirement shall not apply if the dog is under three months old or if a veterinarian certifies in writing that because of old age or other reason the life of the dog would be endangered by the administration of the rabies vaccine.(5) The number of dogs in the consignment. shipment.(6) A description of each dog in the consignment, shipment, including breed, age, and sex.(7) If microchipped, the microchip number for each dog in the consignment. shipment.(8) The physical address for both the origin and destination of the dog in the consignment. shipment. A post office box, airport, parking lot, or other public or nonfixed location shall not be used as the physical address. The physical address shall correspond to a verifiable, permanent residence or business location where the animal resides or is housed.(9) The signature, printed name, physical address, and state license number of the accredited veterinarian who examined the dogs in the consignment. shipment.(10) The full name, physical address, email address, and telephone number of the consignor and consignee. the full name, physical address, email address, and telephone number of the buyer.(11) The United States Department of Agriculture license number associated with the breeder of the dog, if applicable.(c) Completion of a United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Form 7001, known as the United States Interstate and International Certificate of Health Examination for Small Animals, shall may be used to satisfy the requirements of subdivision (a). (a) if the minimum requirements described in subdivision (a) are satisfied by the form. A different form of canine health certificate acceptable to the receiving agency shall department may also be used to satisfy the requirement requirements of subdivision (a) if the minimum requirements described in subdivision (b) are satisfied by the form.(d) The person selling, transporting, or importing the dog into this state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership shall submit the health certificate to the department and the buyer via an electronic transmission.(e)A dog that is passing through the state to other destinations located outside of the state, a dog that is brought into the state for temporary residence for purposes of exhibition, or a dog that enters the state for delivery to research institutions, dealers, or other persons registered or licensed and regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture pursuant to the federal Animal Welfare Act (Public Law 89-544), as amended, is exempt from this chapter if the dog is, at all times, properly restrained and under the immediate control of the owner or custodian, accompanied with proof of proper immunization against rabies, and, for a dog entering the state pursuant to the federal Animal Welfare Act (Public Law 89-544), as amended, remains subject to the act.(e) For purposes of this section, consignor means a person, business, or organization that ships or sends goods to another party for sale or storage, retaining ownership until the goods are paid for.31001. The department shall develop, maintain, and make available to the public an internet website that contains the information it receives on every health certificate submitted pursuant to this chapter, without redaction, and the actual health certificates, and is searchable by each item required by Section 31000.31002. (a) A health certificate received by the department pursuant to this chapter is a public record subject to disclosure, without redaction, under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code).(b) The department shall make the health certificates it receives pursuant to this chapter available upon request and without requiring a person to submit a request under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code).SEC. 2. Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 121720) of Part 6 of Division 105 of the Health and Safety Code is repealed.SEC. 3. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
44+The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 31000) is added to Division 14 of the Food and Agricultural Code, to read: CHAPTER 4.5. Importation of Dogs31000. (a) A person selling, transporting, or importing a dog into the state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership shall obtain and submit a health certificate to the department with respect to that dog that has been completed by a licensed veterinarian and is dated no more than 10 days before the date on which the dog is brought into the state.(b) The health certificate shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following information:(1) The date of the examination.(2) A statement that the examination revealed no clinical evidence of infectious or communicable disease, including external parasites and fungi, and that, to the best of the veterinarians knowledge, the dog has not recently been exposed to such infectious or communicable disease.(3) Any vaccinations, treatments, or tests, and the results of such administered to the dog.(4) (A) A statement that the dog has been properly immunized against rabies by a vaccine approved by the United States Department of Agriculture within 12 months before the date of importation into the State of California.(B) This immunization requirement shall not apply if the dog is under three months old or if a veterinarian certifies in writing that because of old age or other reason the life of the dog would be endangered by the administration of the rabies vaccine.(5) The number of dogs in the consignment.(6) A description of each dog in the consignment, including breed, age, and sex.(7) If microchipped, the microchip number for each dog in the consignment.(8) The physical address for both the origin and destination of the dog in the consignment.(9) The signature, printed name, physical address, and state license number of the accredited veterinarian who examined the dogs in the consignment.(10) The full name, physical address, email address, and telephone number of the consignor and consignee.(c) Completion of a United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Form 7001, known as the United States Interstate and International Certificate of Health Examination for Small Animals, shall satisfy the requirements of subdivision (a). A different form of canine health certificate acceptable to the receiving agency shall also satisfy the requirement of subdivision (a) if the minimum requirements described in subdivision (b) are satisfied by the form.(d) The person selling, transporting, or importing the dog into this state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership shall submit the health certificate to the department via an electronic transmission.(e) A dog that is passing through the state to other destinations located outside of the state, a dog that is brought into the state for temporary residence for purposes of exhibition, or a dog that enters the state for delivery to research institutions, dealers, or other persons registered or licensed and regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture pursuant to the federal Animal Welfare Act (Public Law 89-544), as amended, is exempt from this chapter if the dog is, at all times, properly restrained and under the immediate control of the owner or custodian, accompanied with proof of proper immunization against rabies, and, for a dog entering the state pursuant to the federal Animal Welfare Act (Public Law 89-544), as amended, remains subject to the act.31001. The department shall develop, maintain, and make available to the public an internet website that contains the information it receives on every health certificate submitted pursuant to this chapter, without redaction, and the actual health certificates, and is searchable by each item required by Section 31000.31002. (a) A health certificate received by the department pursuant to this chapter is a public record subject to disclosure, without redaction, under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code).(b) The department shall make the health certificates it receives pursuant to this chapter available upon request and without requiring a person to submit a request under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code).SEC. 2. Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 121720) of Part 6 of Division 105 of the Health and Safety Code is repealed.SEC. 3. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
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4646 The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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4848 ## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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50-SECTION 1. Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 31000) is added to Division 14 of the Food and Agricultural Code, to read: CHAPTER 4.5. Importation of Dogs31000. (a) A person selling, transporting, or importing a dog into the state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership shall obtain obtain, and submit a health certificate to the department with respect to that and the buyer, a health certificate for the dog that has been completed by a licensed veterinarian and is dated no more than 10 days before the date on which the dog is brought into the state.(b) The health certificate shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following information:(1) The date of the examination.(2) A statement that the examination revealed no clinical evidence of infectious or communicable disease, including external parasites and fungi, and that, to the best of the veterinarians knowledge, the dog has not recently been exposed to such infectious or communicable disease.(3) Any vaccinations, treatments, or tests, and the results of such administered to the dog.(4) (A) A statement that the dog has been properly immunized against rabies by a vaccine approved by the United States Department of Agriculture within 12 months before the date of importation into the State of California.(B) This immunization requirement shall not apply if the dog is under three months old or if a veterinarian certifies in writing that because of old age or other reason the life of the dog would be endangered by the administration of the rabies vaccine.(5) The number of dogs in the consignment. shipment.(6) A description of each dog in the consignment, shipment, including breed, age, and sex.(7) If microchipped, the microchip number for each dog in the consignment. shipment.(8) The physical address for both the origin and destination of the dog in the consignment. shipment. A post office box, airport, parking lot, or other public or nonfixed location shall not be used as the physical address. The physical address shall correspond to a verifiable, permanent residence or business location where the animal resides or is housed.(9) The signature, printed name, physical address, and state license number of the accredited veterinarian who examined the dogs in the consignment. shipment.(10) The full name, physical address, email address, and telephone number of the consignor and consignee. the full name, physical address, email address, and telephone number of the buyer.(11) The United States Department of Agriculture license number associated with the breeder of the dog, if applicable.(c) Completion of a United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Form 7001, known as the United States Interstate and International Certificate of Health Examination for Small Animals, shall may be used to satisfy the requirements of subdivision (a). (a) if the minimum requirements described in subdivision (a) are satisfied by the form. A different form of canine health certificate acceptable to the receiving agency shall department may also be used to satisfy the requirement requirements of subdivision (a) if the minimum requirements described in subdivision (b) are satisfied by the form.(d) The person selling, transporting, or importing the dog into this state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership shall submit the health certificate to the department and the buyer via an electronic transmission.(e)A dog that is passing through the state to other destinations located outside of the state, a dog that is brought into the state for temporary residence for purposes of exhibition, or a dog that enters the state for delivery to research institutions, dealers, or other persons registered or licensed and regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture pursuant to the federal Animal Welfare Act (Public Law 89-544), as amended, is exempt from this chapter if the dog is, at all times, properly restrained and under the immediate control of the owner or custodian, accompanied with proof of proper immunization against rabies, and, for a dog entering the state pursuant to the federal Animal Welfare Act (Public Law 89-544), as amended, remains subject to the act.(e) For purposes of this section, consignor means a person, business, or organization that ships or sends goods to another party for sale or storage, retaining ownership until the goods are paid for.31001. The department shall develop, maintain, and make available to the public an internet website that contains the information it receives on every health certificate submitted pursuant to this chapter, without redaction, and the actual health certificates, and is searchable by each item required by Section 31000.31002. (a) A health certificate received by the department pursuant to this chapter is a public record subject to disclosure, without redaction, under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code).(b) The department shall make the health certificates it receives pursuant to this chapter available upon request and without requiring a person to submit a request under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code).
50+SECTION 1. Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 31000) is added to Division 14 of the Food and Agricultural Code, to read: CHAPTER 4.5. Importation of Dogs31000. (a) A person selling, transporting, or importing a dog into the state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership shall obtain and submit a health certificate to the department with respect to that dog that has been completed by a licensed veterinarian and is dated no more than 10 days before the date on which the dog is brought into the state.(b) The health certificate shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following information:(1) The date of the examination.(2) A statement that the examination revealed no clinical evidence of infectious or communicable disease, including external parasites and fungi, and that, to the best of the veterinarians knowledge, the dog has not recently been exposed to such infectious or communicable disease.(3) Any vaccinations, treatments, or tests, and the results of such administered to the dog.(4) (A) A statement that the dog has been properly immunized against rabies by a vaccine approved by the United States Department of Agriculture within 12 months before the date of importation into the State of California.(B) This immunization requirement shall not apply if the dog is under three months old or if a veterinarian certifies in writing that because of old age or other reason the life of the dog would be endangered by the administration of the rabies vaccine.(5) The number of dogs in the consignment.(6) A description of each dog in the consignment, including breed, age, and sex.(7) If microchipped, the microchip number for each dog in the consignment.(8) The physical address for both the origin and destination of the dog in the consignment.(9) The signature, printed name, physical address, and state license number of the accredited veterinarian who examined the dogs in the consignment.(10) The full name, physical address, email address, and telephone number of the consignor and consignee.(c) Completion of a United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Form 7001, known as the United States Interstate and International Certificate of Health Examination for Small Animals, shall satisfy the requirements of subdivision (a). A different form of canine health certificate acceptable to the receiving agency shall also satisfy the requirement of subdivision (a) if the minimum requirements described in subdivision (b) are satisfied by the form.(d) The person selling, transporting, or importing the dog into this state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership shall submit the health certificate to the department via an electronic transmission.(e) A dog that is passing through the state to other destinations located outside of the state, a dog that is brought into the state for temporary residence for purposes of exhibition, or a dog that enters the state for delivery to research institutions, dealers, or other persons registered or licensed and regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture pursuant to the federal Animal Welfare Act (Public Law 89-544), as amended, is exempt from this chapter if the dog is, at all times, properly restrained and under the immediate control of the owner or custodian, accompanied with proof of proper immunization against rabies, and, for a dog entering the state pursuant to the federal Animal Welfare Act (Public Law 89-544), as amended, remains subject to the act.31001. The department shall develop, maintain, and make available to the public an internet website that contains the information it receives on every health certificate submitted pursuant to this chapter, without redaction, and the actual health certificates, and is searchable by each item required by Section 31000.31002. (a) A health certificate received by the department pursuant to this chapter is a public record subject to disclosure, without redaction, under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code).(b) The department shall make the health certificates it receives pursuant to this chapter available upon request and without requiring a person to submit a request under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code).
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5252 SECTION 1. Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 31000) is added to Division 14 of the Food and Agricultural Code, to read:
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56- CHAPTER 4.5. Importation of Dogs31000. (a) A person selling, transporting, or importing a dog into the state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership shall obtain obtain, and submit a health certificate to the department with respect to that and the buyer, a health certificate for the dog that has been completed by a licensed veterinarian and is dated no more than 10 days before the date on which the dog is brought into the state.(b) The health certificate shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following information:(1) The date of the examination.(2) A statement that the examination revealed no clinical evidence of infectious or communicable disease, including external parasites and fungi, and that, to the best of the veterinarians knowledge, the dog has not recently been exposed to such infectious or communicable disease.(3) Any vaccinations, treatments, or tests, and the results of such administered to the dog.(4) (A) A statement that the dog has been properly immunized against rabies by a vaccine approved by the United States Department of Agriculture within 12 months before the date of importation into the State of California.(B) This immunization requirement shall not apply if the dog is under three months old or if a veterinarian certifies in writing that because of old age or other reason the life of the dog would be endangered by the administration of the rabies vaccine.(5) The number of dogs in the consignment. shipment.(6) A description of each dog in the consignment, shipment, including breed, age, and sex.(7) If microchipped, the microchip number for each dog in the consignment. shipment.(8) The physical address for both the origin and destination of the dog in the consignment. shipment. A post office box, airport, parking lot, or other public or nonfixed location shall not be used as the physical address. The physical address shall correspond to a verifiable, permanent residence or business location where the animal resides or is housed.(9) The signature, printed name, physical address, and state license number of the accredited veterinarian who examined the dogs in the consignment. shipment.(10) The full name, physical address, email address, and telephone number of the consignor and consignee. the full name, physical address, email address, and telephone number of the buyer.(11) The United States Department of Agriculture license number associated with the breeder of the dog, if applicable.(c) Completion of a United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Form 7001, known as the United States Interstate and International Certificate of Health Examination for Small Animals, shall may be used to satisfy the requirements of subdivision (a). (a) if the minimum requirements described in subdivision (a) are satisfied by the form. A different form of canine health certificate acceptable to the receiving agency shall department may also be used to satisfy the requirement requirements of subdivision (a) if the minimum requirements described in subdivision (b) are satisfied by the form.(d) The person selling, transporting, or importing the dog into this state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership shall submit the health certificate to the department and the buyer via an electronic transmission.(e)A dog that is passing through the state to other destinations located outside of the state, a dog that is brought into the state for temporary residence for purposes of exhibition, or a dog that enters the state for delivery to research institutions, dealers, or other persons registered or licensed and regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture pursuant to the federal Animal Welfare Act (Public Law 89-544), as amended, is exempt from this chapter if the dog is, at all times, properly restrained and under the immediate control of the owner or custodian, accompanied with proof of proper immunization against rabies, and, for a dog entering the state pursuant to the federal Animal Welfare Act (Public Law 89-544), as amended, remains subject to the act.(e) For purposes of this section, consignor means a person, business, or organization that ships or sends goods to another party for sale or storage, retaining ownership until the goods are paid for.31001. The department shall develop, maintain, and make available to the public an internet website that contains the information it receives on every health certificate submitted pursuant to this chapter, without redaction, and the actual health certificates, and is searchable by each item required by Section 31000.31002. (a) A health certificate received by the department pursuant to this chapter is a public record subject to disclosure, without redaction, under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code).(b) The department shall make the health certificates it receives pursuant to this chapter available upon request and without requiring a person to submit a request under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code).
56+ CHAPTER 4.5. Importation of Dogs31000. (a) A person selling, transporting, or importing a dog into the state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership shall obtain and submit a health certificate to the department with respect to that dog that has been completed by a licensed veterinarian and is dated no more than 10 days before the date on which the dog is brought into the state.(b) The health certificate shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following information:(1) The date of the examination.(2) A statement that the examination revealed no clinical evidence of infectious or communicable disease, including external parasites and fungi, and that, to the best of the veterinarians knowledge, the dog has not recently been exposed to such infectious or communicable disease.(3) Any vaccinations, treatments, or tests, and the results of such administered to the dog.(4) (A) A statement that the dog has been properly immunized against rabies by a vaccine approved by the United States Department of Agriculture within 12 months before the date of importation into the State of California.(B) This immunization requirement shall not apply if the dog is under three months old or if a veterinarian certifies in writing that because of old age or other reason the life of the dog would be endangered by the administration of the rabies vaccine.(5) The number of dogs in the consignment.(6) A description of each dog in the consignment, including breed, age, and sex.(7) If microchipped, the microchip number for each dog in the consignment.(8) The physical address for both the origin and destination of the dog in the consignment.(9) The signature, printed name, physical address, and state license number of the accredited veterinarian who examined the dogs in the consignment.(10) The full name, physical address, email address, and telephone number of the consignor and consignee.(c) Completion of a United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Form 7001, known as the United States Interstate and International Certificate of Health Examination for Small Animals, shall satisfy the requirements of subdivision (a). A different form of canine health certificate acceptable to the receiving agency shall also satisfy the requirement of subdivision (a) if the minimum requirements described in subdivision (b) are satisfied by the form.(d) The person selling, transporting, or importing the dog into this state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership shall submit the health certificate to the department via an electronic transmission.(e) A dog that is passing through the state to other destinations located outside of the state, a dog that is brought into the state for temporary residence for purposes of exhibition, or a dog that enters the state for delivery to research institutions, dealers, or other persons registered or licensed and regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture pursuant to the federal Animal Welfare Act (Public Law 89-544), as amended, is exempt from this chapter if the dog is, at all times, properly restrained and under the immediate control of the owner or custodian, accompanied with proof of proper immunization against rabies, and, for a dog entering the state pursuant to the federal Animal Welfare Act (Public Law 89-544), as amended, remains subject to the act.31001. The department shall develop, maintain, and make available to the public an internet website that contains the information it receives on every health certificate submitted pursuant to this chapter, without redaction, and the actual health certificates, and is searchable by each item required by Section 31000.31002. (a) A health certificate received by the department pursuant to this chapter is a public record subject to disclosure, without redaction, under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code).(b) The department shall make the health certificates it receives pursuant to this chapter available upon request and without requiring a person to submit a request under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code).
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58- CHAPTER 4.5. Importation of Dogs31000. (a) A person selling, transporting, or importing a dog into the state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership shall obtain obtain, and submit a health certificate to the department with respect to that and the buyer, a health certificate for the dog that has been completed by a licensed veterinarian and is dated no more than 10 days before the date on which the dog is brought into the state.(b) The health certificate shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following information:(1) The date of the examination.(2) A statement that the examination revealed no clinical evidence of infectious or communicable disease, including external parasites and fungi, and that, to the best of the veterinarians knowledge, the dog has not recently been exposed to such infectious or communicable disease.(3) Any vaccinations, treatments, or tests, and the results of such administered to the dog.(4) (A) A statement that the dog has been properly immunized against rabies by a vaccine approved by the United States Department of Agriculture within 12 months before the date of importation into the State of California.(B) This immunization requirement shall not apply if the dog is under three months old or if a veterinarian certifies in writing that because of old age or other reason the life of the dog would be endangered by the administration of the rabies vaccine.(5) The number of dogs in the consignment. shipment.(6) A description of each dog in the consignment, shipment, including breed, age, and sex.(7) If microchipped, the microchip number for each dog in the consignment. shipment.(8) The physical address for both the origin and destination of the dog in the consignment. shipment. A post office box, airport, parking lot, or other public or nonfixed location shall not be used as the physical address. The physical address shall correspond to a verifiable, permanent residence or business location where the animal resides or is housed.(9) The signature, printed name, physical address, and state license number of the accredited veterinarian who examined the dogs in the consignment. shipment.(10) The full name, physical address, email address, and telephone number of the consignor and consignee. the full name, physical address, email address, and telephone number of the buyer.(11) The United States Department of Agriculture license number associated with the breeder of the dog, if applicable.(c) Completion of a United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Form 7001, known as the United States Interstate and International Certificate of Health Examination for Small Animals, shall may be used to satisfy the requirements of subdivision (a). (a) if the minimum requirements described in subdivision (a) are satisfied by the form. A different form of canine health certificate acceptable to the receiving agency shall department may also be used to satisfy the requirement requirements of subdivision (a) if the minimum requirements described in subdivision (b) are satisfied by the form.(d) The person selling, transporting, or importing the dog into this state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership shall submit the health certificate to the department and the buyer via an electronic transmission.(e)A dog that is passing through the state to other destinations located outside of the state, a dog that is brought into the state for temporary residence for purposes of exhibition, or a dog that enters the state for delivery to research institutions, dealers, or other persons registered or licensed and regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture pursuant to the federal Animal Welfare Act (Public Law 89-544), as amended, is exempt from this chapter if the dog is, at all times, properly restrained and under the immediate control of the owner or custodian, accompanied with proof of proper immunization against rabies, and, for a dog entering the state pursuant to the federal Animal Welfare Act (Public Law 89-544), as amended, remains subject to the act.(e) For purposes of this section, consignor means a person, business, or organization that ships or sends goods to another party for sale or storage, retaining ownership until the goods are paid for.31001. The department shall develop, maintain, and make available to the public an internet website that contains the information it receives on every health certificate submitted pursuant to this chapter, without redaction, and the actual health certificates, and is searchable by each item required by Section 31000.31002. (a) A health certificate received by the department pursuant to this chapter is a public record subject to disclosure, without redaction, under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code).(b) The department shall make the health certificates it receives pursuant to this chapter available upon request and without requiring a person to submit a request under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code).
58+ CHAPTER 4.5. Importation of Dogs31000. (a) A person selling, transporting, or importing a dog into the state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership shall obtain and submit a health certificate to the department with respect to that dog that has been completed by a licensed veterinarian and is dated no more than 10 days before the date on which the dog is brought into the state.(b) The health certificate shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following information:(1) The date of the examination.(2) A statement that the examination revealed no clinical evidence of infectious or communicable disease, including external parasites and fungi, and that, to the best of the veterinarians knowledge, the dog has not recently been exposed to such infectious or communicable disease.(3) Any vaccinations, treatments, or tests, and the results of such administered to the dog.(4) (A) A statement that the dog has been properly immunized against rabies by a vaccine approved by the United States Department of Agriculture within 12 months before the date of importation into the State of California.(B) This immunization requirement shall not apply if the dog is under three months old or if a veterinarian certifies in writing that because of old age or other reason the life of the dog would be endangered by the administration of the rabies vaccine.(5) The number of dogs in the consignment.(6) A description of each dog in the consignment, including breed, age, and sex.(7) If microchipped, the microchip number for each dog in the consignment.(8) The physical address for both the origin and destination of the dog in the consignment.(9) The signature, printed name, physical address, and state license number of the accredited veterinarian who examined the dogs in the consignment.(10) The full name, physical address, email address, and telephone number of the consignor and consignee.(c) Completion of a United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Form 7001, known as the United States Interstate and International Certificate of Health Examination for Small Animals, shall satisfy the requirements of subdivision (a). A different form of canine health certificate acceptable to the receiving agency shall also satisfy the requirement of subdivision (a) if the minimum requirements described in subdivision (b) are satisfied by the form.(d) The person selling, transporting, or importing the dog into this state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership shall submit the health certificate to the department via an electronic transmission.(e) A dog that is passing through the state to other destinations located outside of the state, a dog that is brought into the state for temporary residence for purposes of exhibition, or a dog that enters the state for delivery to research institutions, dealers, or other persons registered or licensed and regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture pursuant to the federal Animal Welfare Act (Public Law 89-544), as amended, is exempt from this chapter if the dog is, at all times, properly restrained and under the immediate control of the owner or custodian, accompanied with proof of proper immunization against rabies, and, for a dog entering the state pursuant to the federal Animal Welfare Act (Public Law 89-544), as amended, remains subject to the act.31001. The department shall develop, maintain, and make available to the public an internet website that contains the information it receives on every health certificate submitted pursuant to this chapter, without redaction, and the actual health certificates, and is searchable by each item required by Section 31000.31002. (a) A health certificate received by the department pursuant to this chapter is a public record subject to disclosure, without redaction, under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code).(b) The department shall make the health certificates it receives pursuant to this chapter available upon request and without requiring a person to submit a request under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code).
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64-31000. (a) A person selling, transporting, or importing a dog into the state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership shall obtain obtain, and submit a health certificate to the department with respect to that and the buyer, a health certificate for the dog that has been completed by a licensed veterinarian and is dated no more than 10 days before the date on which the dog is brought into the state.(b) The health certificate shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following information:(1) The date of the examination.(2) A statement that the examination revealed no clinical evidence of infectious or communicable disease, including external parasites and fungi, and that, to the best of the veterinarians knowledge, the dog has not recently been exposed to such infectious or communicable disease.(3) Any vaccinations, treatments, or tests, and the results of such administered to the dog.(4) (A) A statement that the dog has been properly immunized against rabies by a vaccine approved by the United States Department of Agriculture within 12 months before the date of importation into the State of California.(B) This immunization requirement shall not apply if the dog is under three months old or if a veterinarian certifies in writing that because of old age or other reason the life of the dog would be endangered by the administration of the rabies vaccine.(5) The number of dogs in the consignment. shipment.(6) A description of each dog in the consignment, shipment, including breed, age, and sex.(7) If microchipped, the microchip number for each dog in the consignment. shipment.(8) The physical address for both the origin and destination of the dog in the consignment. shipment. A post office box, airport, parking lot, or other public or nonfixed location shall not be used as the physical address. The physical address shall correspond to a verifiable, permanent residence or business location where the animal resides or is housed.(9) The signature, printed name, physical address, and state license number of the accredited veterinarian who examined the dogs in the consignment. shipment.(10) The full name, physical address, email address, and telephone number of the consignor and consignee. the full name, physical address, email address, and telephone number of the buyer.(11) The United States Department of Agriculture license number associated with the breeder of the dog, if applicable.(c) Completion of a United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Form 7001, known as the United States Interstate and International Certificate of Health Examination for Small Animals, shall may be used to satisfy the requirements of subdivision (a). (a) if the minimum requirements described in subdivision (a) are satisfied by the form. A different form of canine health certificate acceptable to the receiving agency shall department may also be used to satisfy the requirement requirements of subdivision (a) if the minimum requirements described in subdivision (b) are satisfied by the form.(d) The person selling, transporting, or importing the dog into this state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership shall submit the health certificate to the department and the buyer via an electronic transmission.(e)A dog that is passing through the state to other destinations located outside of the state, a dog that is brought into the state for temporary residence for purposes of exhibition, or a dog that enters the state for delivery to research institutions, dealers, or other persons registered or licensed and regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture pursuant to the federal Animal Welfare Act (Public Law 89-544), as amended, is exempt from this chapter if the dog is, at all times, properly restrained and under the immediate control of the owner or custodian, accompanied with proof of proper immunization against rabies, and, for a dog entering the state pursuant to the federal Animal Welfare Act (Public Law 89-544), as amended, remains subject to the act.(e) For purposes of this section, consignor means a person, business, or organization that ships or sends goods to another party for sale or storage, retaining ownership until the goods are paid for.
64+31000. (a) A person selling, transporting, or importing a dog into the state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership shall obtain and submit a health certificate to the department with respect to that dog that has been completed by a licensed veterinarian and is dated no more than 10 days before the date on which the dog is brought into the state.(b) The health certificate shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following information:(1) The date of the examination.(2) A statement that the examination revealed no clinical evidence of infectious or communicable disease, including external parasites and fungi, and that, to the best of the veterinarians knowledge, the dog has not recently been exposed to such infectious or communicable disease.(3) Any vaccinations, treatments, or tests, and the results of such administered to the dog.(4) (A) A statement that the dog has been properly immunized against rabies by a vaccine approved by the United States Department of Agriculture within 12 months before the date of importation into the State of California.(B) This immunization requirement shall not apply if the dog is under three months old or if a veterinarian certifies in writing that because of old age or other reason the life of the dog would be endangered by the administration of the rabies vaccine.(5) The number of dogs in the consignment.(6) A description of each dog in the consignment, including breed, age, and sex.(7) If microchipped, the microchip number for each dog in the consignment.(8) The physical address for both the origin and destination of the dog in the consignment.(9) The signature, printed name, physical address, and state license number of the accredited veterinarian who examined the dogs in the consignment.(10) The full name, physical address, email address, and telephone number of the consignor and consignee.(c) Completion of a United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Form 7001, known as the United States Interstate and International Certificate of Health Examination for Small Animals, shall satisfy the requirements of subdivision (a). A different form of canine health certificate acceptable to the receiving agency shall also satisfy the requirement of subdivision (a) if the minimum requirements described in subdivision (b) are satisfied by the form.(d) The person selling, transporting, or importing the dog into this state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership shall submit the health certificate to the department via an electronic transmission.(e) A dog that is passing through the state to other destinations located outside of the state, a dog that is brought into the state for temporary residence for purposes of exhibition, or a dog that enters the state for delivery to research institutions, dealers, or other persons registered or licensed and regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture pursuant to the federal Animal Welfare Act (Public Law 89-544), as amended, is exempt from this chapter if the dog is, at all times, properly restrained and under the immediate control of the owner or custodian, accompanied with proof of proper immunization against rabies, and, for a dog entering the state pursuant to the federal Animal Welfare Act (Public Law 89-544), as amended, remains subject to the act.
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68-31000. (a) A person selling, transporting, or importing a dog into the state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership shall obtain obtain, and submit a health certificate to the department with respect to that and the buyer, a health certificate for the dog that has been completed by a licensed veterinarian and is dated no more than 10 days before the date on which the dog is brought into the state.
68+31000. (a) A person selling, transporting, or importing a dog into the state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership shall obtain and submit a health certificate to the department with respect to that dog that has been completed by a licensed veterinarian and is dated no more than 10 days before the date on which the dog is brought into the state.
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7070 (b) The health certificate shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following information:
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7272 (1) The date of the examination.
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7474 (2) A statement that the examination revealed no clinical evidence of infectious or communicable disease, including external parasites and fungi, and that, to the best of the veterinarians knowledge, the dog has not recently been exposed to such infectious or communicable disease.
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7676 (3) Any vaccinations, treatments, or tests, and the results of such administered to the dog.
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7878 (4) (A) A statement that the dog has been properly immunized against rabies by a vaccine approved by the United States Department of Agriculture within 12 months before the date of importation into the State of California.
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8080 (B) This immunization requirement shall not apply if the dog is under three months old or if a veterinarian certifies in writing that because of old age or other reason the life of the dog would be endangered by the administration of the rabies vaccine.
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82-(5) The number of dogs in the consignment. shipment.
82+(5) The number of dogs in the consignment.
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84-(6) A description of each dog in the consignment, shipment, including breed, age, and sex.
84+(6) A description of each dog in the consignment, including breed, age, and sex.
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86-(7) If microchipped, the microchip number for each dog in the consignment. shipment.
86+(7) If microchipped, the microchip number for each dog in the consignment.
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88-(8) The physical address for both the origin and destination of the dog in the consignment. shipment. A post office box, airport, parking lot, or other public or nonfixed location shall not be used as the physical address. The physical address shall correspond to a verifiable, permanent residence or business location where the animal resides or is housed.
88+(8) The physical address for both the origin and destination of the dog in the consignment.
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90-(9) The signature, printed name, physical address, and state license number of the accredited veterinarian who examined the dogs in the consignment. shipment.
90+(9) The signature, printed name, physical address, and state license number of the accredited veterinarian who examined the dogs in the consignment.
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92-(10) The full name, physical address, email address, and telephone number of the consignor and consignee. the full name, physical address, email address, and telephone number of the buyer.
92+(10) The full name, physical address, email address, and telephone number of the consignor and consignee.
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94-(11) The United States Department of Agriculture license number associated with the breeder of the dog, if applicable.
94+(c) Completion of a United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Form 7001, known as the United States Interstate and International Certificate of Health Examination for Small Animals, shall satisfy the requirements of subdivision (a). A different form of canine health certificate acceptable to the receiving agency shall also satisfy the requirement of subdivision (a) if the minimum requirements described in subdivision (b) are satisfied by the form.
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96-(c) Completion of a United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Form 7001, known as the United States Interstate and International Certificate of Health Examination for Small Animals, shall may be used to satisfy the requirements of subdivision (a). (a) if the minimum requirements described in subdivision (a) are satisfied by the form. A different form of canine health certificate acceptable to the receiving agency shall department may also be used to satisfy the requirement requirements of subdivision (a) if the minimum requirements described in subdivision (b) are satisfied by the form.
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98-(d) The person selling, transporting, or importing the dog into this state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership shall submit the health certificate to the department and the buyer via an electronic transmission.
96+(d) The person selling, transporting, or importing the dog into this state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership shall submit the health certificate to the department via an electronic transmission.
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10098 (e) A dog that is passing through the state to other destinations located outside of the state, a dog that is brought into the state for temporary residence for purposes of exhibition, or a dog that enters the state for delivery to research institutions, dealers, or other persons registered or licensed and regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture pursuant to the federal Animal Welfare Act (Public Law 89-544), as amended, is exempt from this chapter if the dog is, at all times, properly restrained and under the immediate control of the owner or custodian, accompanied with proof of proper immunization against rabies, and, for a dog entering the state pursuant to the federal Animal Welfare Act (Public Law 89-544), as amended, remains subject to the act.
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104-(e) For purposes of this section, consignor means a person, business, or organization that ships or sends goods to another party for sale or storage, retaining ownership until the goods are paid for.
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106100 31001. The department shall develop, maintain, and make available to the public an internet website that contains the information it receives on every health certificate submitted pursuant to this chapter, without redaction, and the actual health certificates, and is searchable by each item required by Section 31000.
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110104 31001. The department shall develop, maintain, and make available to the public an internet website that contains the information it receives on every health certificate submitted pursuant to this chapter, without redaction, and the actual health certificates, and is searchable by each item required by Section 31000.
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112106 31002. (a) A health certificate received by the department pursuant to this chapter is a public record subject to disclosure, without redaction, under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code).(b) The department shall make the health certificates it receives pursuant to this chapter available upon request and without requiring a person to submit a request under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code).
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116110 31002. (a) A health certificate received by the department pursuant to this chapter is a public record subject to disclosure, without redaction, under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code).
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118112 (b) The department shall make the health certificates it receives pursuant to this chapter available upon request and without requiring a person to submit a request under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code).
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120114 SEC. 2. Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 121720) of Part 6 of Division 105 of the Health and Safety Code is repealed.
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122116 SEC. 2. Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 121720) of Part 6 of Division 105 of the Health and Safety Code is repealed.
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128122 SEC. 3. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
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130124 SEC. 3. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
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132126 SEC. 3. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
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