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CA Bus & Prof Code § 3763 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 8.3 - Respiratory Therapy|ARTICLE 6 - Offenses and Enforcement|Section 3763.

3763.  Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding six months, or both, for each offense.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1274, Sec. 26. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3764 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 8.3 - Respiratory Therapy|ARTICLE 6 - Offenses and Enforcement|Section 3764.

3764.  Whenever any person has engaged or is about to engage in any acts or practices that constitute or will constitute an offense against this chapter, the superior court of any county, on application of the board, the Medical Board of California, or by 10 or more persons holding respiratory care practitioner licenses issued under this chapter, may issue an injunction or other appropriate order restraining that conduct. Proceedings under this section shall be governed by Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 525) of Title 7 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, except that no undertaking shall be required in any action commenced by the board.(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 279, Sec. 23. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3765 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 8.3 - Respiratory Therapy|ARTICLE 6 - Offenses and Enforcement|Section 3765.

3765.  This act does not prohibit any of the following activities:(a) The performance of respiratory care that is an integral part of the program of study by students enrolled in approved respiratory therapy training programs.(b) Self-care by the patient or the gratuitous care by a friend or member of the family who does not represent or hold himself or herself out to be a respiratory care practitioner licensed under the provisions of this chapter.(c) The respiratory care practitioner from performing advances in the art and techniques of respiratory care learned through formal or specialized training.(d) The performance of respiratory care in an emergency situation by paramedical personnel who have been formally trained in these modalities and are duly licensed under the provisions of an act pertaining to their specialty.(e) Respiratory care services in case of an emergency. “Emergency,” as used in this subdivision, includes an epidemic or public disaster.(f) Persons from engaging in cardiopulmonary research.(g) Formally trained licensees and staff of child day care facilities from administering to a child inhaled medication as defined in Section 1596.798 of the Health and Safety Code.(h) The performance by a person employed by a home medical device retail facility or by a home health agency licensed by the State Department of Public Health of specific, limited, and basic respiratory care or respiratory care related services that have been authorized by the board.(i) The performance of pulmonary function testing by persons who are currently employed by Los Angeles County hospitals and have performed pulmonary function testing for at least 15 years.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 516, Sec. 23. (SB 305) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3766 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 8.3 - Respiratory Therapy|ARTICLE 6 - Offenses and Enforcement|Section 3766.

3766.  (a) The board may issue a citation containing an order of abatement and civil penalties against a person who acts in the capacity of, or engages in the business of, a respiratory care practitioner in this state without having a license in good standing issued pursuant to this chapter.(b) The board may issue a citation containing an order of abatement and civil penalties against a person employing or contracting with a person who acts in the capacity of, or engages in the business of, a respiratory care practitioner in this state without having a license in good standing issued pursuant to this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1150, Sec. 34. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3767 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 8.3 - Respiratory Therapy|ARTICLE 6 - Offenses and Enforcement|Section 3767.

3767.  (a) The board shall issue a citation to a person and to his or her employer or contractor, if, upon inspection or investigation, either upon complaint or otherwise, the following conditions are met:(1) The board has probable cause to believe that the person is acting in the capacity of, or engaging in the practice of, a respiratory care practitioner in this state without having a license in good standing issued pursuant to this chapter.(2) The person is not otherwise exempted from the provisions of this chapter.(b) Each citation issued pursuant to subdivision (a) shall meet all of the following requirements:(1) Be in writing and describe with particularity the basis of the citation.(2) Contain an order of abatement and an assessment of a civil penalty in an amount not less than two hundred dollars ($200) nor more than fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000).(c) A person served with a citation may appeal to the board within 15 calendar days after service of the citation with respect to any of the following:(1) The violations alleged.(2) The scope of the order of abatement.(3) The amount of the civil penalty assessed.(d) If, within 15 calendar days after service of the citation, the person cited fails to notify the board that he or she intends to appeal the citation, the citation shall be deemed a final order of the board and not subject to review by any court or agency. The board may extend the 15-day period for good cause.(e) (1) If a person cited under this section notifies the board in a timely manner that he or she intends to contest the citation, the board shall afford an opportunity for a hearing.(2) The board shall thereafter issue a decision, based on findings of fact, affirming, modifying, or vacating the citation, or directing other appropriate relief.(f) With the approval of the board, the executive officer shall prescribe procedures for the issuance and appeal of a citation and procedures for a hearing under this section. The board shall adopt regulations covering the assessment of a civil penalty that shall give due consideration to the gravity of the violation, and any history of previous violations.(g) The sanctions authorized under this section shall be separate from and in addition to, any other civil or criminal remedies.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1150, Sec. 35. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3768 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 8.3 - Respiratory Therapy|ARTICLE 6 - Offenses and Enforcement|Section 3768.

3768.  (a) After the exhaustion of the review procedures provided for in Section 3767, and as adopted by regulation, the board may apply to the appropriate superior court for both of the following:(1) A judgment in the amount of the civil penalty.(2) An order compelling the cited person to comply with the order of abatement.(b) The application described in subdivision (a) shall include a certified copy of the final order of the board.(c) The application described in subdivision (a) shall constitute a sufficient showing to warrant the issuance of the judgment and order.(d) The board may employ collection agencies or other methods in order to collect civil penalties.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1150, Sec. 36. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3769.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 8.3 - Respiratory Therapy|ARTICLE 6 - Offenses and Enforcement|Section 3769.3.

3769.3.  (a) Notwithstanding any other provision, the board may, by stipulation with the affected licensee, issue a public reprimand, after it has conducted an investigation, in lieu of filing or prosecuting a formal accusation.(b) The stipulation shall contain the authority, grounds, and causes and circumstances for taking such action and by way of waiving the affected licensee’s rights, inform the licensee of his or her rights to have a formal accusation filed and stipulate to a settlement thereafter or have the matter in the statement of issues heard before an administrative law judge in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code).(c) The stipulation shall be public information and shall be used as evidence in any future disciplinary or penalty action taken by the board.(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 296, Sec. 5. (AB 1023) Effective January 1, 2012.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3770 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 8.3 - Respiratory Therapy|ARTICLE 7 - Fiscal Administration|Section 3770.

3770.  The department shall keep a record of its proceedings under this chapter, and a register of all persons licensed under it. The register shall show the name of every living licensed respiratory care practitioner, his or her last known place of residence, or address of record, and the date and number of his or her certificate as a respiratory care practitioner. The department shall, once every two years, compile a list of respiratory care practitioners authorized to practice respiratory care in the state. Any interested person is entitled to obtain a copy of that list upon application to the department and payment of an amount as may be fixed by the department, which amount shall not exceed the cost of the list so furnished.(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1150, Sec. 37. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3771 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 8.3 - Respiratory Therapy|ARTICLE 7 - Fiscal Administration|Section 3771.

3771.  Within 10 days after the beginning of each calendar month, the board shall report to the Controller the amount and source of all collections made from persons licensed or seeking to be licensed under this chapter, and all fines and forfeitures to which the board is entitled, and at the same time, pay all these sums into the State Treasury, where they shall be credited to the Respiratory Care Fund, which is hereby created to carry out the purposes of this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 74, Sec. 12. Effective July 19, 2005.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3772 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 8.3 - Respiratory Therapy|ARTICLE 7 - Fiscal Administration|Section 3772.

3772.  There is established in the State Treasury the Respiratory Care Fund. All collections from persons licensed or seeking to be licensed under this chapter shall be paid by the board into the fund after the report to the Controller at the beginning of each month of the amount and source of the collections. Moneys in the fund shall be available to the board, upon appropriation by the Legislature.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 600, Sec. 16. (SB 796) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3773 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 8.3 - Respiratory Therapy|ARTICLE 7 - Fiscal Administration|Section 3773.

3773.  (a) At the time of application for renewal of a respiratory care practitioner license, the licensee shall notify the board of all of the following:(1) Whether he or she has been convicted of any crime subsequent to the licensee’s previous renewal.(2) The name and address of the licensee’s current employer or employers.(b) The licensee shall cooperate in furnishing additional information as requested by the board. If the licensee fails to provide the requested information within 30 days, the license shall be made inactive until the information is received.(Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 307, Sec. 35. (SB 821) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3774 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 8.3 - Respiratory Therapy|ARTICLE 7 - Fiscal Administration|Section 3774.

3774.  On or before the birthday of a licensed practitioner in every other year, following the initial licensure, the board shall mail to each practitioner licensed under this chapter, at the latest address furnished by the licensed practitioner to the executive officer of the board, a notice stating the amount of the renewal fee and the date on which it is due. The notice shall state that failure to pay the renewal fee on or before the due date and submit evidence of compliance with Sections 3719 and 3773 shall result in expiration of the license.Each license not renewed in accordance with this section shall expire but may within a period of three years thereafter be reinstated upon payment of all accrued and unpaid renewal fees and penalty fees required by this chapter. The board may also require submission of proof of the applicant’s qualifications, except that during the three-year period no examination shall be required as a condition for the reinstatement of any expired license that has lapsed solely by reason of nonpayment of the renewal fee.(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1150, Sec. 38. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3775.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 8.3 - Respiratory Therapy|ARTICLE 7 - Fiscal Administration|Section 3775.5.

3775.5.  The fee for an inactive license shall be the same as the renewal fee for the practice of respiratory care as specified in Section 3775.(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 830, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3775.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 8.3 - Respiratory Therapy|ARTICLE 7 - Fiscal Administration|Section 3775.6.

3775.6.  (a) A licensee may request that his or her license be placed in a “retired” status at any time, provided the license has not been canceled, and any outstanding fines, cost recovery, and monthly probation monitoring costs are paid in full.(b) An individual with retired status is not subject to any renewal or reporting requirements.(c) Once an individual is placed on retired status, all privileges to practice respiratory care are rescinded. If an individual practices with a “retired” license, the individual will be subject to discipline as prescribed by this chapter for the unlicensed practice of respiratory care.(Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 586, Sec. 18. Effective January 1, 2004.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3776 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 8.3 - Respiratory Therapy|ARTICLE 7 - Fiscal Administration|Section 3776.

3776.  (a) Any person who submits to the board a check for fees that is returned unpaid shall pay all subsequent required fees by cashier’s check or money order.(b) Any person who submits to the board a check for fees that is returned unpaid shall be assessed an additional processing fee as determined by the board.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 991, Sec. 14.4. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3777 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 8.3 - Respiratory Therapy|ARTICLE 7 - Fiscal Administration|Section 3777.

3777.  Where an applicant is issued a license to practice respiratory care, and it is later discovered that all required fees have not been paid, approved continuing education is not reported or completed, employer information is not reported, or any other requirements as prescribed by this chapter are not met, the license shall not be renewed or reinstated unless all past and current required fees have been paid and all requirements are met.(Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 586, Sec. 19. Effective January 1, 2004.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3778 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 8.3 - Respiratory Therapy|ARTICLE 7 - Fiscal Administration|Section 3778.

3778.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the board may contract with a collection service for the purpose of collecting outstanding fees, fines, or cost recovery amounts, and may release personal information, including the birth date, telephone number, and social security number of any applicant or licensee for this purpose. The contractual agreement shall provide that the collection service shall not inappropriately use or release personal information, and shall provide safeguards to ensure that the information is protected from inappropriate disclosure. The contractual agreement shall hold the collection service liable for inappropriate use or disclosure of personal information.(Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 586, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 2004.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3779 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 8.3 - Respiratory Therapy|ARTICLE 7 - Fiscal Administration|Section 3779.

3779.  For purposes of license verification, a person may rely upon the licensing information as it is displayed on the board’s Internet Web site that includes the issuance and expiration dates of any license issued by the board.(Added by Stats. 2005, Ch. 621, Sec. 45. Effective January 1, 2006.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4000 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 9 - Pharmacy|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 4000.

4000.  This chapter constitutes, and may be cited as, the Pharmacy Law.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 890, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4001 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 9 - Pharmacy|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 4001.

4001.  (a) There is in the Department of Consumer Affairs a California State Board of Pharmacy in which the administration and enforcement of this chapter is vested. The board consists of 13 members.(b) The Governor shall appoint seven pharmacists who are licensees in good standing and who reside in different parts of the state to serve as members of the board. The Governor shall appoint four public members, and the Senate Committee on Rules and the Speaker of the Assembly shall each appoint a public member who shall not be a licensee of the board, any other board under this division, or any board referred to in Section 1000 or 3600. Each appointing authority has power to remove from office at any time any member of the board appointed by that authority pursuant to Section 106.(c) At least five of the seven pharmacist appointees to the board shall be pharmacists who are actively engaged in the practice of pharmacy. Additionally, the membership of the board shall include at least one pharmacist representative from each of the following practice settings: an acute care hospital, an independent community pharmacy, a chain community pharmacy, a compounding pharmacy specializing in human drug preparations, and a long-term health care or skilled nursing facility. The pharmacist appointees shall also include a pharmacist who is a member of a labor union that represents pharmacists. For the purposes of this subdivision, a “chain community pharmacy” means a chain of 75 or more stores in California under the same ownership, and an “independent community pharmacy” means a pharmacy owned by a person or entity who owns no more than four pharmacies in California.(d) Members of the board shall be appointed for a term of four years. No person shall serve as a member of the board for more than two consecutive terms. Each member shall hold office until the appointment and qualification of their successor or until one year shall have elapsed since the expiration of the term for which the member was appointed, whichever first occurs. Vacancies occurring shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term.(e) Each member of the board shall receive a per diem and expenses as provided in Section 103.(f) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, and as of that date is repealed. Notwithstanding any other law, the repeal of this section renders the board subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 629, Sec. 1. (AB 1533) Effective January 1, 2022. Repealed as of January 1, 2026, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4001.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 9 - Pharmacy|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 4001.1.

4001.1.  Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the California State Board of Pharmacy in exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. Whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 107, Sec. 17. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4002 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 9 - Pharmacy|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 4002.

4002.  (a) The board shall elect a president, a vice president, and a treasurer. The officers of the board shall be elected by a majority of the membership of the board.(b) The principal office of the board shall be located in Sacramento. The board shall hold a meeting at least once in every four months. Members of the board may meet by teleconference pursuant to Section 11123 of the Government Code. Seven members of the board constitute a quorum.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 629, Sec. 2. (AB 1533) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4003 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 9 - Pharmacy|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 4003.

4003.  (a) The board, with the approval of the director, may appoint a person exempt from civil service who shall be designated as an executive officer and who shall exercise the powers and perform the duties delegated by the board and vested in them by this chapter. The executive officer shall not be a member of the board.(b) The executive officer shall receive the compensation as established by the board with the approval of the Director of Finance. The executive officer shall also be entitled to travel and other expenses necessary in the performance of their duties.(c) The executive officer shall maintain and update in a timely fashion records containing the names, titles, qualifications, and places of business of all persons subject to this chapter.(d) The executive officer shall give receipts for all money received by them and pay it to the department, taking its receipt therefor. Besides the duties required by this chapter, the executive officer shall perform other duties pertaining to the office as may be required of them by the board.(e) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, and as of that date is repealed.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 629, Sec. 3. (AB 1533) Effective January 1, 2022. Repealed as of January 1, 2026, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4004 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 9 - Pharmacy|ARTICLE 1 - Administration|Section 4004.

4004.  No member of the board shall teach pharmacy in any of its branches, unless he or she teaches as either one of the following:(a) A teacher in a public capacity and in a college of pharmacy.(b) A teacher of an approved continuing education class as, or under the control of, an accredited provider of continuing education.(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 549, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1998.)