If, upon completion of an investigation, the executive officer has probable cause to believe that a veterinarian, a registered veterinary technician, or an unlicensed person has violated provisions of this chapter, the executive officer may issue a citation to the veterinarian, registered veterinary technician, or unlicensed person, in accordance with Sections 125.9 and 148 and the board‘s regulations established pursuant thereto.

(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 631, Sec. 37. (AB 1535) Effective January 1, 2022.)