California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 382.4

Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1083.

No person, other than a licensed veterinarian, shall administer succinylcholine, also known as sucostrin, to any dog or cat.

Violation of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor.

Cite this section

Cal. Pen. Code § 382.4 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/pen/part-1-of-crimes-and-punishments/title-10-of-crimes-against-the-public-health-and-safety/section-382.4

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