Title BPC, California Bus. & Prof. Code

(a) Nothing in this article shall be deemed to limit or preclude enforcement of any other provision of law, or of any court rule, or of the State Bar Rules of Professional Conduct. (b) Nothing in this article shall limit the right of advertising protected under the Constitution o…

The Legislature hereby finds and declares all of the following: (a) Legal aid programs provide a valuable service to the public by providing free legal services to the poor. (b) Private, for-profit organizations that have no lawyers have been using the name “legal aid” in order t…

For purposes of this article, “legal aid organization” means a nonprofit organization that provides civil legal services for the poor without charge. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 457, Sec. 3. (AB 590) Effective January 1, 2010.)

It is unlawful for any person or organization to use the term “legal aid,” “legal aide,” or any confusingly similar name in any firm name, trade name, fictitious business name, or any other designation, or on any advertisement, letterhead, business card, or sign, unless the perso…

(a) Any consumer injured by a violation of Section 6159.52 may file a complaint and seek injunctive relief, restitution, and damages in the superior court of any county in which the defendant maintains an office, advertises, or is listed in a telephone directory. (b) A person who…

(a) (1) The State Bar shall create a program to certify alternative dispute resolution firms, providers, or practitioners. (2) A program created pursuant to paragraph (1) shall not require a firm, provider, or practitioner to be a licensee of the State Bar in order to be certifie…

Pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 16953 of the Corporations Code, a limited liability partnership providing legal services shall comply with all administrative or filing requirements of the State Bar, including, but not limited to, the payment of fees, and all rules and regu…

At the time of filing an Application for Issuance of a Certificate of Registration as a Limited Liability Partnership pursuant to the Rules of the State Bar, an applicant for registration shall also file with the State Bar a separate form stating that the limited liability partne…

As used in this article, the following definitions apply: (a) “Lawyer” means a licensee of the State Bar or a person who is admitted and in good standing and eligible to practice before the bar of any United States court or the highest court of the District of Columbia or any sta…

A lawyer, while acting as a fiduciary, may sell financial products to a client who is an elder or dependent adult with whom the lawyer has or has had, within the preceding three years, an attorney-client relationship, if the transaction or acquisition and its terms are fair and r…

(a) A client who suffers any damage as the result of a violation of this article by any lawyer may bring an action against that person to recover or obtain one or more of the following remedies: (1) Actual damages, but in no case shall the total award of damages in a class action…

A violation of this article by a licensee shall be cause for discipline by the State Bar. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 659, Sec. 125. (AB 3249) Effective January 1, 2019.)

The court shall report the name, address, and professional license number of any person found in violation of this article to the appropriate professional licensing agencies for review and possible disciplinary action. (Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 454, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, …

Nothing in this article shall be deemed to limit, reduce, or preclude enforcement of any obligation, statute, State Bar Rule of Professional Conduct, or court rule, including, but not limited to, those relating to the lawyer’s fiduciary duties, that are otherwise applicable to an…

The State Bar shall include in its Annual Discipline Report information on the number of complaints filed against California attorneys alleging a violation of this article. The report shall also include the type of charges made in each complaint, the number of resulting investiga…

As used in this article, the following definitions apply: (a) “Deep sedation” means a drug-induced depression of consciousness during which patients cannot be easily aroused but respond purposefully following repeated or painful stimulation. The ability to independently maintain …

(a) A dentist shall possess an active dentist license or a permit under Section 1638 or 1640 issued by the board and an active general anesthesia permit in order to administer or order the administration of deep sedation or general anesthesia on an outpatient basis for dental pat…

A general anesthesia permit shall expire on the date provided in Section 1715 that next occurs after its issuance, unless it is renewed as provided in this article. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 929, Sec. 4. (SB 501) Effective January 1, 2019. Operative January 1, 2022, pursuant to …

A general anesthesia permitholder who has a permit that was issued before January 1, 2022, may follow the terms of that existing permit until it expires. Any permit issued or renewed pursuant to this article on or after January 1, 2022, shall require the permitholder to follow th…

A pediatric endorsement shall expire on the date specified in Section 1715 that next occurs after its issuance, unless it is renewed as provided in this article. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 483, Sec. 17. (SB 1453) Effective January 1, 2025.)

This article shall become operative on January 1, 2022. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 929, Sec. 4. (SB 501) Effective January 1, 2019.)

(a) A dentist who desires to administer or order the administration of deep sedation or general anesthesia shall apply to the board on an application form prescribed by the board. The dentist shall possess a dentist license or a permit under Section 1638 or 1640 issued by the boa…

(a) A physical evaluation and medical history shall be taken before the administration of deep sedation or general anesthesia. (b) Medical history, physical evaluation, deep sedation, and general anesthesia records shall be maintained as required by board regulations. (Amended by…

(a) Prior to the issuance or renewal of a permit for the use of deep sedation or general anesthesia, the board may, at its discretion, require an onsite inspection and evaluation of the licentiate and the facility, equipment, personnel, and procedures utilized by the licentiate. …

A permittee shall be required to complete 24 hours of approved courses of study related to deep sedation or general anesthesia as a condition of renewal of a permit. Those courses of study shall be credited toward the total continuing education hours required by the board pursuan…

(a) The application fee for a permit or renewal under this article shall not exceed the amount prescribed in Section 1724. (b) The fee for an onsite inspection shall not exceed the amount prescribed in Section 1724. (c) It is the intent of the Legislature that fees established pu…

(a) A violation of this article constitutes unprofessional conduct and is grounds for the revocation or suspension of the dentist’s permit or license, or both. The board shall issue probationary terms only for violations that do not result in bodily harm. (b) A violation of any p…

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize a dentist to administer or directly supervise the administration of general anesthesia or deep sedation for reasons other than dental treatment, as defined in Section 1625. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 929, Sec. 4. (SB 501) Ef…

(a) A physician and surgeon licensed by the Medical Board of California or Osteopathic Medical Board of California pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 2000) may administer deep sedation or general anesthesia in the office of a licensed dentist for dental patients, with…

(a) The Legislature finds and declares that a commendable patient safety record has been maintained in the past by dentists and those other qualified providers of anesthesia services who, pursuant to a dentist’s authorization, administer patient sedation, and that the increasing …

(a) As used in this article, “moderate sedation” means a drug-induced depression of consciousness during which a patient responds purposefully to verbal commands, either alone or accompanied by light tactile stimulation, no interventions are required to maintain a patient’s airwa…

A conscious sedation permitholder who has a permit that was issued before January 1, 2022, may follow the terms of that existing permit until it expires. Any permit issued or renewed pursuant to this article on or after January 1, 2022, shall require the permitholder to follow th…

This article shall become operative on January 1, 2022. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 929, Sec. 6. (SB 501) Effective January 1, 2019.)

(a) A dentist may administer or order the administration of moderate sedation on an outpatient basis for a dental patient if the dentist possesses an active dentist license or permit under Section 1638 or 1640 issued by the board and either an active general anesthesia permit or …

(a) A dentist who desires to administer or to order the administration of moderate sedation shall possess a dentist license or a permit under Section 1638 or 1640 issued by the board that is in good standing and apply to the board on an application form prescribed by the board. T…

A moderate sedation permit shall expire on the date specified in Section 1715 that next occurs after its issuance, unless it is renewed as provided in this article. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 929, Sec. 6. (SB 501) Effective January 1, 2019. Operative January 1, 2022, pursuant to …

A permittee shall be required to complete 15 hours of approved courses of study related to moderate sedation as a condition of renewal of a permit. Those courses of study shall be credited toward the total continuing education required by the board pursuant to Section 1645. (Adde…

(a) A physical evaluation and medical history shall be taken before the administration of moderate sedation. (b) Records of the physical evaluation, medical history, and moderate sedation procedures used shall be maintained as required by board regulations. (Amended by Stats. 202…

(a) Prior to the issuance or renewal of a permit to administer moderate sedation, the board may, at its discretion, require an onsite inspection and evaluation of the licensee and the facility, equipment, personnel, and procedures utilized by the licensee. The permit of any denti…

(a) The application fee for a permit or renewal under this article shall not exceed the amount prescribed in Section 1724. (b) The fee for an onsite inspection shall not exceed the amount prescribed in Section 1724. (c) It is the intent of the Legislature that the board hire suff…

A violation of this article constitutes unprofessional conduct and is grounds for the revocation or suspension of the dentist’s permit or license, or both. The board shall issue probationary terms only for violations that do not result in bodily harm. The proceedings under this s…

As used in this article, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) “Adult patient” means a dental patient 13 years of age or older. (b) “Good standing” means the license or permit is active and unrestricted by disciplinary action taken pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing…

(a) A dentist may administer or order the administration of oral conscious sedation on an outpatient basis to an adult patient if the dentist possesses an active dentist license or permit issued under Section 1638 or 1640 and an active general anesthesia permit, moderate sedation…

A dentist who desires to administer, or order the administration of, oral conscious sedation for adult patients, who does not hold a general anesthesia permit, as provided in Sections 1646.1 and 1646.2, or a moderate sedation permit, as provided in Sections 1647.2 and 1647.3, sha…

A certificate holder shall be required to complete a minimum of seven hours of approved courses of study related to oral conscious sedation of adult patients as a condition of certification renewal as an oral conscious sedation provider. Those courses of study shall be accredited…

(a) A physical evaluation and medical history shall be taken before the administration of oral conscious sedation to an adult. Records of the physical evaluation, medical history, and oral conscious sedation procedures used shall be maintained as required by the board regulations…