1. (2) Notwithstanding subdivision (a)(1) of this section, a registered veterinary technician shall not be required to comply with the continuing education requirements when applying for his or her first license renewal. Thereafter, such registered veterinary technicians shall be required to meet the continuing education requirement specified herein as a condition for renewal of his or her registration.

(a)(1) On or after July 1, 2013, a registrant applying for renewal, or who is reactivating an inactive license, shall certify in writing that during the preceding renewal period the licensee has completed at least twenty (20) hours of approved continuing education and furnish a full set of fingerprints as required by section 2010.05

Note: Authority cited: Sections 4808 and 4838, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 4838, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-14-2011; operative 5-14-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15).