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

(a)(1) A licensee applying for license renewal, or who is reactivating an inactive license, shall certify in writing that during the preceding renewal period the licensee has completed at least thirty-six (36) hours of approved continuing education and furnish a full set of fingerprints as required by section 2010.05.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 4800.1, 4808 and 4846.5, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 144, 700, 701, 703, 704, 4808, 4837, 4846.5, 4875 and 4883, Business and Professions Code; and Section 11105, Penal Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-4-2002; operative 2-4-2002 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2002, No. 6).

2. Amendment of subsection (a)(1) and Note filed 4-15-2011; operative 4-1-2012 (Register 2011, No. 15).