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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 2Ch. 5Art. 3§ 1670 Local Animal Research Regulations

§ 1670 Local Animal Research Regulations

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§ 1670 Local Animal Research Regulations

Key Takeaways

  • •Local places like cities and counties can make their own rules about using animals for medical tests or research.
  • •The state also has rules about this, but they don’t stop local places from making their own rules too.
  • •If a local place already has rules about this, those rules stay in place even with the state’s rules.

Example

A city decides to make a rule that says no dogs can be used for medical tests.

The city can do this because the law says local places can make their own rules about using animals for tests, even if the state also has rules.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 1670 Local Animal Research Regulations

Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to limit or restrict the right of counties, cities, cities and counties, towns or townships, to adopt or enforce ordinances or other regulations regulating the use or procurement of animals for diagnostic procedures or medical research, and any such ordinances or regulations now in effect are not affected by this chapter. It is the intent of this chapter to provide state regulation of the use of animals in diagnostic procedures and medical research concurrently with and supplementary to local regulations, but not to preclude the exercise by counties, cities, cities and counties, towns or townships, of such regulatory power as they may possess in this field under the Constitution and statutes of this State. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1750.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

regulationmedicalordinanceusing animalsprocurementconstitution

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References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 1670.
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