California Administrative Code

Continuing competency hours must be obtained in subjects related to either the professional practice of physical therapy or patient/client management. (a) The professional practice of physical therapy includes but is not limited to professional accountability, professional behavi…

(a) A certificate of registration, i.e., original wall certificate, is an original certificate of registration and license to practice optometry in California granted by the Board to a natural person who has qualified for the same pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 7 of Divisi…

(a) Each licensee shall keep and maintain records showing that each course or activity for which credit is claimed has been completed. Those records shall reflect the title of the course or activity, the date taken or completed, and the record of participation. (b) Each licensee …

(a) Referee services include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) The issuance of repair cost waivers and economic hardship extensions pursuant to Sections 44017 and 44017.1 of the Health and Safety Code. (2) The inspection of a vehicle in which the vehicle owner disputes …

(a) Structural integrated pest management (IPM) means a systematic decision making approach to managing pests, which focuses on long-term prevention or suppression with minimal impact on human health, property, the environment, and non-target organisms. Structural IPM incorporate…

(a) For purposes of this section, a “citable offense” is defined as any violation of the statutes and regulations enforced by the Board of Behavioral Sciences, including Chapters 13, 13.5, 14, and 16 of Division Two of the Business and Professions Code, Title 16, Division 18, Cal…

In addition to the standards set forth in USP Chapter 795, the following requirements apply to nonsterile compounding. (a) A CNSP's label shall also include the following: (1) Route of intended administration, and (2) Name of compounding facility and name of dispensing facility (…

Pursuant to the provisions of section 8674 of the Business and Professions Code, the following fee is determined, set and established: (a) The Activity Reporting fee per Property Address is $5.00.

“Pharmacy technician” means an individual who, under the direct supervision and control of a pharmacist, performs packaging, manipulative, repetitive, or other nondiscretionary tasks related to the processing of a prescription in a pharmacy, but who does not perform duties restri…

(a) An auto body repair shop that performs automotive painting shall have all equipment and current reference manuals necessary to paint and repair non-structural damage, including but not limited to: (1) corrosion protection application equipment, and (2) equipment capable of ap…

Attest services as used in Section 5095 of the Business and Professions Code and attest report as used in Section 5096.5 of the Business and Professions Code include an audit, a review of financial statements, or an examination of prospective financial information. Attest service…

In addition to the requirements in USP Chapter 797, the following requirements apply to sterile compounding. (a) The quality assurance program shall comply with section 1711 and the standards contained in USP Chapter 1163, Quality Assurance in Pharmaceutical Compounding. In addit…

(a) “Mobile automotive repair” means the repair of motor vehicles as defined in Business and Professions Code section 9880.1, performed by an automotive technician as defined in that same section who, along with the tools and equipment necessary, travels to the customer's locatio…

(a) Before a licensee may request to return to full time practice after the issuance of a cease-practice order or after the imposition of practice restrictions following a clinical diagnostic evaluation, the Board, in conjunction with the evaluator, shall ensure that the licensee…

If the board or its designee asks a licensee to provide criminal history information, a licensee shall respond to that request within 30 days. The licensee shall make available all documents and other records requested and shall respond with accurate information. Failure to compl…

No applications shall be acted upon by the board unless all the appropriate fees have been received from the applicant.

(a) An application shall be deemed to have been abandoned and the application fee forfeited when the applicant: (1) Fails, without good cause, to appear for examination within one year or two subsequent examinations, whichever first occurs, after notification by the board; or (2)…

(a) An automotive repair dealer shall not remove, paint over, or otherwise deface any label or sticker which has been affixed to the doorpost, dash, underhood, windshield, or other location on a vehicle, and which contains identifying information regarding the vehicle or its emis…

(a) An applicant shall not be refunded any fee for failure to appear for an examination at its designated time and place.

A person or entity engaged in the business of automotive repair shall clearly display in any Internet-based advertising the following: Firm Name. The dealer's firm name as it appears on the State registration certificate as an automotive repair dealer. Registration Number. The nu…

All work completed by licensees or registered companies shall be done within the specific requirements of any plans or specifications and shall meet accepted trade standards for good and workmanlike construction in any material respect, and shall comply with provisions of Section…

An applicant who fails to pay the required initial permit fee within two years after being notified by the board of his or her eligibility for a permit shall be deemed to have abandoned the application and must file a new application in compliance with all of the requirements for…

As used in Section 8505.7 of the code, the phrase “locked, barricaded, or otherwise secured against entry” shall mean that all structures, prior to fumigation, shall have a secondary lock on all outside doors. A secondary lock means a device or barricade that will secure and prev…

(a) An application for evaluation of a registered nurse's qualifications to be certified as a nurse practitioner shall be filed with the board by submitting the Application for Nurse Practitioner (NP) Certification (Rev. 03/2019), which is hereby incorporated by reference. A temp…

Upon written request from the accreditation agency, relating to an audit of continuing education course, each provider shall submit such materials as are required by the accreditation agency.

The executive officer of the board is authorized to determine when and against whom a citation will be issued and to issue citations containing orders of abatement and fines for violations by a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed educational psychologist (LEP)…

The Consumer Assistance Program shall be administered by the Bureau of Automotive Repair through agreements with licensed smog check test-and-repair stations holding valid STAR certification, and contracts with dismantlers or other entities as necessary.

In addition to the standards set forth in USP Chapter 795, the facility shall ensure appropriate processes for storage, shipping containers and temperature sensitive CNSPs as provided for in the facility's SOPs.

The Bureau chief or their designee is authorized to determine when and against whom a citation will be issued and to issue citations containing orders of abatement and fines for violations by any unlicensed person who is acting in the capacity of a licensee or registrant.

Any holder of a pharmacy permit whose permit is suspended shall post a notice provided by the Board of the Board's suspension order in a location conspicuous to the public. Such notice shall remain posted during the entire period of actual suspension. Failure to post the notice o…

For purposes of the rules and regulations applicable to animal health care tasks for registered veterinary technicians, permit holders and veterinary assistants, contained in the division, the term: (a) “Veterinarian” means a California licensed veterinarian. (b) “R.V.T.” means a…

(a) When considering the denial, suspension, or revocation of a license or a registration under Section 480 or 490 of the Business and Professions Code on the ground that the applicant, licensee, or registrant has been convicted of a crime, the Bureau shall find that the applican…

The following procedures shall be applicable to a school or degree program applying to the board for initial approval of its registered veterinary technician curriculum in accordance with section 2065 of these rules: (a) The board shall conduct a qualitative review and assessment…

(a) Any person (“applicant”) seeking Bureau certification to provide remedial training as authorized by section 9884.7(d) of the Code shall submit a completed application which includes all of the following: (1) The following applicant identifying information: (A) Full legal name…

(a) The arbitration program shall inform the consumer, at the time of the disclosure of the decision (Section 3398.9(a)), in clear and readily understood language, of each of the following: (1) The consumer may either accept or reject the decision. (2) If the consumer accepts the…

(a) An arbitration program shall promptly take reasonable action to correct violations of the minimum standards prescribed in this subchapter whenever violations become known to the program. (b) An arbitration program shall: (1) Investigate each complaint concerning the operation…

(a) A continuing education provider shall apply to the Board or the Board recognized national continuing education approval body for approval as a provider. (b) A continuing education provider shall be issued a continuing education provider number and may represent itself as a Ca…

For purposes of this chapter, the masculine gender includes the feminine.

(a) A written order, by a veterinarian, for dangerous drugs, as defined by Section 4022 of Business and Professions Code, shall include the following information: (1) The name, signature, address and telephone number of the prescribing veterinarian. (2) The veterinarian's license…

(a) The pharmacist-in-charge (PIC) of a pharmacy shall be employed at that location and shall have responsibility for the daily operation of the pharmacy. Prior to approval of the board, and as part of the application and notice process set forth in Section 1709 of this Division …

(a) The fee for initial issuance of the licensed marriage and family therapist license shall be two hundred dollars ($200) except for the period of time in subsection (h). (b) The fee for initial issuance of the licensed educational psychologist license shall be two hundred dolla…

The principal office of the board shall be located in Sacramento, California.

(a) At a consultation required by Penal Code section 3041, subdivision (a)(1), and described in section 2267 of chapter 3 of this division, if a hearing officer finds there is a reasonable likelihood a C&R hearing panel will find an incarcerated person meets the standard for a C&…

(a) A local enforcement agency intending to relinquish responsibility for enforcement shall electronically notify the department no less than ninety (90) days prior to initiating the requirements of subsection (b). (b) A governing body canceling its enforcement responsibility sha…

(a) Toughness. The toughness properties for pipe must address the potential for initiation, propagation and arrest of fractures in accordance with: (1) Annex G of API Specification 5L (incorporated by reference in Section 2171); and (2) Any correction factors needed to address pi…

(a) An employer may not establish a class of employees that is distinguished by any of the following: (1) The retirement benefit formula or retirement program. (2) A minimum or maximum threshold for age or service credit. (3) The characterization or restructuring of compensation,…

Each LESS shall include: (a) An assessment of the needs within the region for client housing. (b) A summary of the existing resources available within the region to meet the needs identified pursuant to subsection (a). To the extent practical, the summary shall identify each exis…

(a) The Commissioner designates NMLS to receive and store filings, obtain credit reports, and collect fees and assessments from applicants and licensees on behalf of the Commissioner. (b) All applications, amendments, surety bonds, notices, related filings, supporting documents, …

(a) Within 20 days following issuance of a notice of intent to conduct election in the appropriate unit, any employee organization may file an intervention to appear on the ballot. The intervention shall be filed with PERB and include the information required in Section 93020(a).…

(a) Any of the following conditions shall be deemed substandard and a nuisance when they endanger the life, limb, health, property, safety, or welfare of the occupants or the public. (1) A park owner, operator, or designated agent that has failed to renew their permit to operate …