(a) As used in this chapter:
(1) “Board” means the Veterinary Medical Board.
(2) “Multidisciplinary committee” means the Veterinary Medicine Multidisciplinary Advisory Committee established pursuant to Section 4809.8.
(3) “Regulations” means the rules and regulations set forth in Division 20 (commencing with Section 2000) of Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations.
(b) This section shall become operative on the July 1 following the initial appointment of a registered veterinary technician to the board.