California Lab Animal Laws

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California Lab Animal Laws Summary
Johns Hopkins Toxicology Policy Laboratory Team (2026)

The report evaluates laboratory animal welfare on the basis of eight categories for California. These categories were selected subsequent to a comprehensive review of statelevel laws pertinent to laboratory-based animal welfare and promotion of new approach methods. These eight categories are both a reflection of what was observed as well as what appeared to be missing.

California Lab Animal Laws Summary
Johns Hopkins Toxicology Policy Laboratory Team (2026)

This is where a longer overview of the laws would appear. This could be more in-depth with citations and sourcing. 

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West's Annotated California Codes. Education Code. Title 3. Postsecondary Education. Division 5. General Provisions. Part 40. Donahoe Higher Education Act. Chapter 2. General Provisions. Article 3. General Provisions. § 66017.7. Animals used for diagnostic purposes or medical research; adoption after completion of testing or research.

West's Annotated California Codes. Health and Safety Code. Division 2. Licensing Provisions. Chapter 5. Regulation of Use of Animals in Diagnostic Procedures and Medical Research (West's Ann. Cal. Health & Safety Code § 1650 - 1677).

West's Annotated California Codes. Civil Code. Division 3. Obligations. Part 4. Obligations Arising from Particular Transactions. Title 3. Deposit. Chapter 2. Deposit for Keeping. Article 1. General Provisions (West's Ann. Cal. Civ. Code § 1833 - 1840)

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Animal Testing in Commercial Products Topic Area

Medical Research Animals Topic Area

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