§ 9268 Animal Blood Bank Exemptions

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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•Some animal places don't have to follow certain rules if the US government already checks them.
•But if a place keeps animals for giving blood to sell, they must follow the rules.

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A farm that sells animal blood to vet clinics.

This farm must follow the rules because it keeps animals for blood sales, even if the US government doesn’t check them.

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§ 9268 Animal Blood Bank Exemptions

The requirements set forth in subdivision (c) of Section 9212, subdivision (e) of Section 9221, subdivision (c) of Section 9231, and Sections 9266 and 9267: (a) Shall not apply to those facilities required to be inspected by the United States Department of Agriculture in accordance with the Animal Welfare Act (Chapter 54 (commencing with Section 2131) of Title 7 of the United States Code). (b) Shall apply to those facilities housing blood donor animals under contract with commercial blood banks for animals licensed by the department. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 289, Sec. 4. (AB 3252) Effective January 1, 2019.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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contract license united states department animal welfare act united states code inspection accordance

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California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 9268.

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