{"disaster service worker ":"any person registered with an accredited disaster counci or with the California Emergency Management Agency for the purpose of engaging in disaster service without compensation."}
Emergency Law Inventory | Full Law Text

Law Number

19 CCR 2572.1(a)

Summary Title

Disaster Service Worker Volunteer Classification - Animal Rescue, Care, and Shelter

Summary

Veterinarians, veterinary support staff, and animal handlers/specialists will aid in rescue, clinical treatment, euthanasia, disposal, and transportation of all animals. They will also aid in the procurement of shelters, equipment, and supplies as well as documenting arrival, sheltering, treatment, and discharge or placement of animals.

Full Title

Classifications and general duties

Full Text

(a) Animal Rescue, Care and Shelter. Veterinarians, veterinary support staff and animal handlers/specialists providing skills in the rescue, clinical treatment, euthanasia, disposal and transportation of all animals, including but not limited to companion animals, livestock, avian, fish, equine, exhibition animals, zoo animals, laboratory and research animals, and wildlife; assisting in the procurement of shelters, equipment, and supplies; documenting arrival, sheltering, treatment, and discharge or placement of animals.