Bill > AB1505

This bill makes three key changes to California's food and agriculture laws. First, it extends the current vertebrate pest control research program and related provisions from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2035, which maintains ongoing funding and support for research to control animal pests that can damage crops or spread disease. Second, the bill revises regulations around antimicrobial drug use in livestock, stipulating that such drugs can only be administered when prescribed by a licensed veterinarian through a prescription or veterinary feed directive that complies with both federal and state laws, and requires these prescriptions to be issued within the context of a established veterinarian-client-patient relationship. Third, the bill grants enforcement officers expanded powers regarding certified mobile farmers' markets, allowing them to inspect places, vehicles, documentation, products, containers, and equipment related to these markets, as well as seize and hold evidence of potential violations. These changes aim to improve agricultural research, regulate veterinary medicine practices, and enhance oversight of mobile food sales, with the goal of maintaining food safety and agricultural productivity.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Agriculture (Assembly)

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