California · Penal Code
PEN §382.4: No person, other than a licensed veterinarian, shall administer succinylcholine, also known as sucostrin, to any dog or cat.
Misdemeanor
What this law says, in plain English
Only licensed veterinarians may administer succinylcholine to dogs or cats. Violating this restriction is a misdemeanor.
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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.
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