Laws

Laws, regulations, pending legislation, and precedential decisions governing the practice of medicine and other allied health professionals.

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Laws

The laws governing the practice of medicine and other allied health care professionals regulated by the Medical Board of California (Board) are contained in the Business and Professions Code.

• California Law A complete listing of the Board's laws.
• Laws for 2023
  • SB 815 - Fee Increases, and Licensing and Enforcement Changes, Effective January 1, 2024
  • SB 806 - Fee Increases, and Licensing and Enforcement Changes, Effective January 1, 2022
  • 2022 Legislative Requests
  • SB 425 (Hill, Chapter 849) - Sexual Abuse and Misconduct Reporting Requirement, Effective January 1, 2020
  • AB 149 (Cooper) - Transition Period for Prescription Form Requirements Effective March 11, 2019
    • Joint Statement from the California Department of Justice, California State Board of Pharmacy, and the Medical Board of California Regarding Secure Prescription Forms
    • Joint Statement from the California Department of Justice, California State Board of Pharmacy, and the Medical Board of California

    Regulations

    Similar to the laws that govern the practice of medicine in California, the Board's regulations establish rules to implement laws set forth in the Medical Practice Act.

    • Existing Regulations The Medical Board's regulations are under Title 16, Professional and Vocational Regulations, Division 13, Medical Board of California.
    • Proposed Regulations

    Subject	Notice	Text	Statement	Notice of Modified Text	Modified Text	Public Hearing Agenda	Notice of Approval
    Physician and Surgeon Health and Wellness Program
    Cite and Fine
    Postgraduate Training
    Medical and Midwife Assistant Certifying Agencies
    Notice to Consumers