• DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS
    • CHAPTER 11. VETERINARY MEDICINE
      • Article 2. Practice Provisions
        • Section 4826.1


A veterinarian who on his or her own initiative, at the request of an owner, or at the request of someone other than the owner, renders emergency treatment to a sick or injured animal at the scene of an accident shall not be liable in damages to the owner of that animal in the absence of gross negligence.




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