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CA Bus & Prof Code § 3166 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 7 - Optometry|ARTICLE 8 - Optometric Corporations|Section 3166.

3166.  An optometric corporation shall not do or fail to do an act the doing of which or the failure to do which would constitute unprofessional conduct under any statute, rule, or regulation. In conducting its practice, an optometric corporation shall observe and be bound by statutes, rules, and regulations to the same extent as a person holding a license under Section 3055.(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 564, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3167 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 7 - Optometry|ARTICLE 8 - Optometric Corporations|Section 3167.

3167.  The board may formulate and enforce rules and regulations to carry out the purposes and objectives of this article, including rules and regulations requiring (a) that the articles of incorporation or bylaws of an optometric corporation shall include a provision whereby the capital stock of such corporation owned by a disqualified person (as defined in the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act), or a deceased person shall be sold to the corporation or to the remaining shareholders of such corporation within such time as such rules and regulations may provide; and (b) that an optometric corporation as a condition of obtaining a certificate pursuant to the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act and this article shall provide adequate security by insurance or otherwise for claims against it by its patients arising out of the rendering of professional services.(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1265.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3500 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 7.7 - Physician Assistants|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 3500.

3500.  In its concern with the growing shortage and geographic maldistribution of health care services in California, the Legislature intends to establish in this chapter a framework for another category of health manpower—the physician assistant.The purpose of this chapter is to encourage the effective utilization of the skills of physicians and surgeons, and physicians and surgeons and podiatrists practicing in the same medical group practice, by enabling them to work with qualified physician assistants to provide quality care.This chapter is established to encourage the coordinated care between physician assistants, physicians and surgeons, podiatrists, and other qualified health care providers practicing in the same medical group, and to provide health care services. It is also the purpose of this chapter to allow for innovative development of programs for the education, training, and utilization of physician assistants.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 707, Sec. 1. (SB 697) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3500.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 7.7 - Physician Assistants|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 3500.5.

3500.5.  This chapter shall be known and cited as the Physician Assistant Practice Act.(Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1104, Sec. 1.9.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3502.1.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 7.7 - Physician Assistants|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 3502.1.5.

3502.1.5.  This chapter or any other provision of law shall not be construed to prohibit a physician assistant from administering or providing buprenorphine to a patient, or transmitting orally, or in writing on a patient’s record or in a drug order, an order to a person who may lawfully furnish buprenorphine when done in compliance with the provisions of the Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Act (Public Law 114-198), as enacted on July 22, 2016, including the following:(a) The requirement that the physician assistant complete not fewer than 24 hours of initial training provided by an organization listed in sub-subclause (aa) of subclause (II) of clause (iv) of subparagraph (G) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (g) of Section 823 of Title 21 of the United States Code, or any other organization that the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services determines is appropriate for the purposes of that sub-subclause, that addresses the following:(1) Opioid maintenance and detoxification.(2) Appropriate clinical use of all drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of opioid use disorder.(3) Initial and periodic patient assessments, including substance use monitoring.(4) Individualized treatment planning, overdose reversal, and relapse prevention.(5) Counseling and recovery support services.(6) Staffing roles and considerations.(7) Diversion control.(8) Other best practices, as identified by the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services.(b) The alternative requirement that the physician assistant have other training or experience that the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services determines will demonstrate the ability of the physician assistant to treat and manage opiate-dependent patients.(c) The requirement that the physician assistant be supervised by, or work in collaboration with, a licensed physician and surgeon.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 92, Sec. 2. (SB 1289) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3502.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 7.7 - Physician Assistants|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 3502.2.

3502.2.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a physician assistant may perform the physical examination and any other specified medical services that are required pursuant to Section 2881 of the Public Utilities Code and Sections 44336, 49406, 49423, 49455, 87408, 87408.5, and 87408.6 of the Education Code, practicing in compliance with this chapter, and may sign and attest to any certificate, card, form, or other documentation evidencing the examination or other specified medical services.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 512, Sec. 2. (SB 1069) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3502.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 7.7 - Physician Assistants|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 3502.3.

3502.3.  (a) (1) A practice agreement shall include provisions that address the following:(A) The types of medical services a physician assistant is authorized to perform.(B) Policies and procedures to ensure adequate supervision of the physician assistant, including, but not limited to, appropriate communication, availability, consultations, and referrals between a physician and surgeon and the physician assistant in the provision of medical services.(C) The methods for the continuing evaluation of the competency and qualifications of the physician assistant.(D) The furnishing or ordering of drugs or devices by a physician assistant pursuant to Section 3502.1.(E) Any additional provisions agreed to by the physician assistant and physician and surgeon.(2) A practice agreement shall be signed by both of the following:(A) The physician assistant.(B) One or more physicians and surgeons or a physician and surgeon who is authorized to approve the practice agreement on behalf of the staff of the physicians and surgeons on the staff of an organized health care system.(3) A delegation of services agreement in effect prior to January 1, 2020, shall be deemed to meet the requirements of this subdivision.(4) A practice agreement may designate a PA as an agent of a supervising physician and surgeon.(5) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require approval of a practice agreement by the board.(b) Notwithstanding any other law, in addition to any other practices that meet the general criteria set forth in this chapter or regulations adopted by the board or the Medical Board of California, a practice agreement may authorize a PA to do any of the following:(1) Order durable medical equipment, subject to any limitations set forth in Section 3502 or the practice agreement. Notwithstanding that authority, nothing in this paragraph shall operate to limit the ability of a third-party payer to require prior approval.(2) For individuals receiving home health services or personal care services, after consultation with a supervising physician and surgeon, approve, sign, modify, or add to a plan of treatment or plan of care.(3) After performance of a physical examination by the PA under the supervision of a physician and surgeon consistent with this chapter, certify disability pursuant to Section 2708 of the Unemployment Insurance Code. The Employment Development Department shall implement this paragraph on or before January 1, 2017.(c) This section shall not be construed to affect the validity of any practice agreement in effect prior to the effective date of this section or those adopted subsequent to the effective date of this section.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 707, Sec. 5. (SB 697) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3502.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 7.7 - Physician Assistants|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 3502.4.

3502.4.  (a) In order to receive authority from his or her supervising physician and surgeon to perform an abortion by aspiration techniques pursuant to Section 2253, a physician assistant shall complete training either through training programs approved by the board pursuant to Section 3513 or by training to perform medical services which augment his or her current areas of competency pursuant to Section 1399.543 of Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations. Beginning January 1, 2014, and until January 1, 2016, the training and clinical competency protocols established by Health Workforce Pilot Project (HWPP) No. 171 through the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development shall be used as training and clinical competency guidelines to meet this requirement.(b) In order to receive authority from his or her supervising physician and surgeon to perform an abortion by aspiration techniques pursuant to Section 2253, a physician assistant shall comply with protocols developed in compliance with Section 3502 that specify:(1) The extent of supervision by a physician and surgeon with relevant training and expertise.(2) Procedures for transferring patients to the care of the physician and surgeon or a hospital.(3) Procedures for obtaining assistance and consultation from a physician and surgeon.(4) Procedures for providing emergency care until physician assistance and consultation are available.(5) The method of periodic review of the provisions of the protocols.(c) The training protocols established by HWPP No. 171 shall be deemed to meet the standards of the board. A physician assistant who has completed training and achieved clinical competency through HWPP No. 171 shall be authorized to perform abortions by aspiration techniques pursuant to Section 2253, in adherence to protocols described in subdivision (b). (d) It is unprofessional conduct for any physician assistant to perform an abortion by aspiration techniques pursuant to Section 2253 without prior completion of training and validation of clinical competency.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 662, Sec. 3. (AB 154) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3502.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 7.7 - Physician Assistants|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 3502.5.

3502.5.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a physician assistant may perform those medical services permitted pursuant to Section 3502 during any state of war emergency, state of emergency, or state of local emergency, as defined in Section 8558 of the Government Code, and at the request of a responsible federal, state, or local official or agency, or pursuant to the terms of a mutual aid operation plan established and approved pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act (Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 8550) of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code), regardless of whether the physician assistant’s approved supervising physician is available to supervise the physician assistant, so long as a licensed physician is available to render the appropriate supervision. “Appropriate supervision” shall not require the personal or electronic availability of a supervising physician if that availability is not possible or practical due to the emergency. The local health officers and their designees may act as supervising physicians during emergencies without being subject to approval by the Medical Board of California. At all times, the local health officers or their designees supervising the physician assistants shall be licensed physicians and surgeons. Supervising physicians acting pursuant to this section shall not be subject to the limitation on the number of physician assistants supervised under Section 3516.No responsible official or mutual aid operation plan shall invoke this section except in the case of an emergency that endangers the health of individuals. Under no circumstances shall this section be invoked as the result of a labor dispute or other dispute concerning collective bargaining.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 332, Sec. 30. (SB 1236) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3503 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 7.7 - Physician Assistants|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 3503.

3503.  No person other than one who has been licensed to practice as a physician assistant shall practice as a physician assistant or in a similar capacity to a physician and surgeon or podiatrist or hold himself or herself out as a “physician assistant,” or shall use any other term indicating or implying that he or she is a physician assistant.(Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 308, Sec. 35. (SB 819) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3503.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 7.7 - Physician Assistants|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 3503.5.

3503.5.  (a) A person licensed under this chapter who in good faith renders emergency care at the scene of an emergency that occurs outside both the place and course of that person’s employment shall not be liable for any civil damage as a result of any acts or omissions by that person in rendering the emergency care.(b) This section shall not be construed to grant immunity from civil damages to any person whose conduct in rendering emergency care is grossly negligent.(c) In addition to the immunity specified in subdivision (a), the provisions of Article 17 (commencing with Section 2395) of Chapter 5 shall apply to a person licensed under this chapter when acting pursuant to delegated authority from an approved supervising physician.(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 736, Sec. 26. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3504 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 7.7 - Physician Assistants|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 3504.

3504.  (a) There is established a Physician Assistant Board. The board consists of nine members. (b) (1) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, and as of that date is repealed.(2) 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. 649, Sec. 32. (SB 806) Effective January 1, 2022. Repealed as of January 1, 2026, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3504.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 7.7 - Physician Assistants|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 3504.1.

3504.1.  Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the Physician Assistant Board 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.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 332, Sec. 32. (SB 1236) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3505 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 7.7 - Physician Assistants|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 3505.

3505.  The members of the board shall include four physician assistants, one physician and surgeon who is also a member of the Medical Board of California, and four public members. Upon the expiration of the term of the member who is a member of the Medical Board of California, that position shall be filled by a physician assistant. Upon the expiration of the term of the member who is a member of the Medical Board of California, above, there shall be appointed to the board a physician and surgeon who is also a member of the Medical Board of California who shall serve as an ex officio, nonvoting member and whose functions shall include reporting to the Medical Board of California on the actions or discussions of the board. Following the expiration of the term of the member described above, the board shall include five physician assistants, one physician and surgeon, and four public members.Each member of the board shall hold office for a term of four years expiring on January 1st, and shall serve until the appointment and qualification of a successor or until one year shall have elapsed since the expiration of the term for which the member was appointed, whichever first occurs. No member shall serve for more than two consecutive terms. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired terms.The Governor shall appoint the licensed members qualified as provided in this section and two public members. The Senate Rules Committee and the Speaker of the Assembly shall each appoint a public member.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 332, Sec. 33. (SB 1236) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3506 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 7.7 - Physician Assistants|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 3506.

3506.  Each member of the board shall receive a per diem and expenses as provided in Section 103.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 332, Sec. 34. (SB 1236) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3507 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 7.7 - Physician Assistants|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 3507.

3507.  The appointing power has power to remove from office any member of the board, as provided in Section 106.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 332, Sec. 35. (SB 1236) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3508 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 7.7 - Physician Assistants|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 3508.

3508.  (a) The board may convene from time to time as deemed necessary by the board.(b) Notice of each meeting of the board shall be given at least two weeks in advance to those persons and organizations who express an interest in receiving notification.(c) The board shall receive permission of the director to meet more than six times annually. The director shall approve meetings that are necessary for the board to fulfill its legal responsibilities.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 332, Sec. 36. (SB 1236) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3509 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 7.7 - Physician Assistants|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 3509.

3509.  It shall be the duty of the board to:(a) Establish standards and issue licenses of approval for programs for the education and training of physician assistants.(b) Require the examination of applicants for licensure as a physician assistant who meet the requirements of this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 649, Sec. 33. (SB 806) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3509.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 7.7 - Physician Assistants|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 3509.5.

3509.5.  The board shall elect annually a president and a vice president from among its members.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 426, Sec. 33. (SB 800) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3510 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 7.7 - Physician Assistants|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 3510.

3510.  The board may adopt, amend, and repeal regulations as may be necessary to enable it to carry into effect the provisions of this chapter. All regulations shall be in accordance with, and not inconsistent with, the provisions of this chapter. Such regulations shall be adopted, amended, or repealed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 649, Sec. 34. (SB 806) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3511 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 7.7 - Physician Assistants|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 3511.

3511.  Five members shall constitute a quorum for transacting any business. The affirmative vote of a majority of those present at a meeting of the board shall be required to carry any motion. The physician and surgeon who serves as an ex officio member shall not be counted for purposes of a quorum.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 332, Sec. 40. (SB 1236) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3512 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 7.7 - Physician Assistants|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 3512.

3512.  (a) Except as provided in Sections 159.5 and 2020, the board shall employ within the limits of the Physician Assistant Fund all personnel necessary to carry out this chapter including an executive officer who shall be exempt from civil service. The board shall make all necessary expenditures to carry out this chapter from the funds established by Section 3520. The board may accept contributions to effect the purposes of this chapter.(b) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, and as of that date is repealed.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 649, Sec. 35. (SB 806) Effective January 1, 2022. Repealed as of January 1, 2026, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3513 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 7.7 - Physician Assistants|ARTICLE 3 - Certification and Approval|Section 3513.

3513.  The board shall recognize the approval of training programs for physician assistants approved by a national accrediting organization. Physician assistant training programs accredited by a national accrediting agency approved by the board shall be deemed approved by the board under this section. If no national accrediting organization is approved by the board, the board may examine and pass upon the qualification of, and may issue certificates of approval for, programs for the education and training of physician assistants that meet board standards.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 332, Sec. 42. (SB 1236) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3514.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 7.7 - Physician Assistants|ARTICLE 3 - Certification and Approval|Section 3514.1.

3514.1.  (a) The board shall formulate by regulation guidelines for the consideration of applications for licensure as a physician assistant.(b) The board shall formulate by regulation guidelines for the approval of physician assistant training programs.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 332, Sec. 43. (SB 1236) Effective January 1, 2013.)