reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2533.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.3 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|ARTICLE 4 - Denial, Suspension and Revocation|Section 2533.1.

2533.1.  A plea or verdict of guilty or a conviction following a plea of nolo contendere made to a charge substantially related to the qualifications, functions, and duties of a speech-language pathologist or audiologist is deemed to be a conviction within the meaning of this article. The board may order a licensee be disciplined or denied a license as provided in Section 2533 when the time for appeal has elapsed, or the judgment of conviction has been affirmed on appeal, or when an order granting probation is made suspending the imposition of sentence irrespective of a subsequent order under Section 1203.4, 1203.4a, or 1203.41 of the Penal Code allowing the person to withdraw his or her plea of guilty and to enter a plea of not guilty, or setting aside the verdict of guilty, or dismissing the accusation, information or indictment.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 454, Sec. 5. (AB 1706) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2533.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.3 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|ARTICLE 4 - Denial, Suspension and Revocation|Section 2533.2.

2533.2.  Proceedings under this article shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 746, Sec. 14.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2533.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.3 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|ARTICLE 4 - Denial, Suspension and Revocation|Section 2533.3.

2533.3.  Except as provided in Section 2538.42, any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, or by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or both.(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 449, Sec. 7. (SB 933) Effective January 1, 2012.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2533.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.3 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|ARTICLE 4 - Denial, Suspension and Revocation|Section 2533.4.

2533.4.  Whenever a person other than a licensed speech-language pathologist, hearing aid dispenser, or audiologist has engaged in an act or practice which constitutes an offense under this chapter, a superior court of any county, on application of the board, may issue an injunction or other appropriate order restraining the 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. The board may commence action in the superior court under this section on its own motion.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 454, Sec. 6. (AB 1706) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2533.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.3 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|ARTICLE 4 - Denial, Suspension and Revocation|Section 2533.5.

2533.5.  (a) The board may prosecute a person for a violation of this chapter.(b) The board shall hear and decide a matter, including, but not limited to, a contested case or a petition for reinstatement or modification of probation, or may assign the matter to an administrative law judge in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a hearing shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(Added by renumbering Section 2538.19 by Stats. 2017, Ch. 454, Sec. 8. (AB 1706) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2534 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.3 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|ARTICLE 5 - Revenue|Section 2534.

2534.  There is in the State Treasury the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Fund. The board shall report to the Controller at the beginning of each month for the month preceding the amount and source of all revenue received by it pursuant to this chapter and shall pay the entire amount thereof to the Treasurer for deposit in the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Fund. All money in the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Fund shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to carry out the purposes of this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 454, Sec. 7. (AB 1706) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2534.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.3 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|ARTICLE 5 - Revenue|Section 2534.1.

2534.1.  The board shall keep records that will reasonably ensure that funds expended in the administration of each licensing or registration category shall bear a reasonable relation to the revenue derived from each category.(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 758, Sec. 26. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2534.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.3 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|ARTICLE 5 - Revenue|Section 2534.2.

2534.2.  The amount of the fees prescribed by this chapter is that established by the following schedule:(a) (1) The application fee and renewal fee for speech-language pathologists and nondispensing audiologists shall be established by the board in an amount that does not exceed one hundred fifty dollars ($150) but is sufficient to support the functions of the board that relate to the functions authorized by this chapter, excluding Article 9 (commencing with Section 2539.1).(2) The application fee and renewal fee for dispensing audiologists shall be established by the board in an amount that does not exceed two hundred eighty dollars ($280) but is sufficient to support the functions of the board that relate to the functions authorized by this chapter.(b) The delinquency fee shall be twenty-five dollars ($25).(c) The reexamination fee shall be established by the board in an amount that does not exceed seventy-five dollars ($75).(d) The fee for registration of an aide shall be established by the board in an amount that does not exceed thirty dollars ($30).(e) A fee to be set by the board of not more than one hundred dollars ($100) shall be charged for each application for approval as a speech-language pathology assistant.(f) A fee of one hundred fifty dollars ($150) shall be charged for the issuance of and for the renewal of each approval as a speech-language pathology assistant, unless a lower fee is established by the board.(g) The duplicate wall certificate fee is twenty-five dollars ($25).(h) The duplicate renewal receipt fee is twenty-five dollars ($25).(i) The application fee and renewal fee for a temporary license is thirty dollars ($30).(j) The fee for issuance of a license status and history certification letter shall be established by the board in an amount not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25).(Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 309, Sec. 11. (AB 1535) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2535 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.3 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|ARTICLE 6 - Licensing and Registration|Section 2535.

2535.  (a) All licenses issued as of January 1, 1992, shall expire at 12 a.m. of the last date of the birth month of the licensee during the second year of a two-year term if not renewed.(b) All licenses issued under this chapter, except those licenses issued pursuant to subdivision (a), shall expire at 12 a.m. of the last date of the birth month of the licensee during the second year of a two-year term, if not renewed.(c) To renew an unexpired license, the licensee shall, on or before the date of expiration of the license, apply for renewal on a form provided by the board, accompanied by the prescribed renewal fee.(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 758, Sec. 28. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2535.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.3 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|ARTICLE 6 - Licensing and Registration|Section 2535.2.

2535.2.  Except as provided in Section 2535.3, a license that has expired may be renewed at any time within five years after its expiration upon filing of an application for renewal on a form prescribed by the board and payment of all accrued and unpaid renewal fees. If the license is not renewed on or before its expiration, the licensee, as a condition precedent to renewal, shall also pay the prescribed delinquency fee. Renewal under this section shall be effective on the date on which the application is filed, on the date on which all renewal fees are paid, or on the date on which the delinquency fee is paid, whichever last occurs. If so renewed, the license shall continue in effect through the expiration date provided in Section 2535, after the effective date of the renewal, when it shall expire and become invalid if it is not again renewed.(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 435, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2535.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.3 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|ARTICLE 6 - Licensing and Registration|Section 2535.4.

2535.4.  A person who fails to renew his or her license within the five years after its expiration may not renew it, and it may not be restored, reissued, or reinstated thereafter, but that person may apply for and obtain a new license if he or she meets all of the following requirements:(a) Has not committed any acts or crimes constituting grounds for denial of licensure under Division 1.5 (commencing with Section 475).(b) Takes and passes the examination or examinations, if any, which would be required of him or her if an initial application for licensure was being made, or otherwise establishes to the satisfaction of the board that, with due regard for the public interest, he or she is qualified to practice as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist, as the case may be.(c) Pays all of the fees that would be required if an initial application for licensure was being made. In addition, the board may charge the applicant a fee to cover the actual costs of any examination that it may administer.(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 758, Sec. 30. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2536 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.3 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|ARTICLE 7 - Speech-Language Pathology Corporations and Audiology Corporations|Section 2536.

2536.  A speech-language pathology corporation or an audiology corporation is a corporation which is authorized to render professional services, as defined in Section 13401 of the Corporations Code, so long as that corporation and its shareholders, officers, directors, and employees rendering professional services who are speech-language pathologists or audiologists are in compliance with the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act, this article, and all other statutes and regulations now or hereafter enacted or adopted pertaining to the corporation and the conduct of its affairs.With respect to a speech-language pathology corporation or an audiology corporation, the governmental agency referred to in the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act is the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board.(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 758, Sec. 31. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2537 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.3 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|ARTICLE 7 - Speech-Language Pathology Corporations and Audiology Corporations|Section 2537.

2537.  It shall constitute unprofessional conduct and a violation of this chapter for any person licensed under this chapter to violate, attempt to violate, directly or indirectly, or assist in or abet the violation of, or conspire to violate, any provision or term of this article, the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act, or any regulations duly adopted under those laws.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1314, Sec. 6.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2537.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.3 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|ARTICLE 7 - Speech-Language Pathology Corporations and Audiology Corporations|Section 2537.1.

2537.1.  A speech-language pathology corporation or an audiology corporation shall not do or fail to do any act that the doing or failing to do would constitute unprofessional conduct under any statute or regulation now or hereafter in effect. In the conduct of its practice, it shall observe and be bound by those statutes and regulations to the same extent as a person holding a license under this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 26, Sec. 39. Effective March 30, 1994.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2537.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.3 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|ARTICLE 7 - Speech-Language Pathology Corporations and Audiology Corporations|Section 2537.2.

2537.2.  Except as provided in Sections 13401.5 and 13403 of the Corporations Code, each shareholder, director and officer of a speech-language pathology corporation or an audiology corporation, except an assistant secretary and an assistant treasurer, shall be a licensed person as defined in Section 13401.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 26, Sec. 40. Effective March 30, 1994.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2537.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.3 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|ARTICLE 7 - Speech-Language Pathology Corporations and Audiology Corporations|Section 2537.3.

2537.3.  The income of a speech-language pathology corporation or an audiology corporation attributable to professional services rendered while a shareholder is a disqualified person, as defined in Section 13401 of the Corporations Code, shall not in any manner accrue to the benefit of that shareholder or his or her shares in the speech-language pathology or audiology corporation.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 26, Sec. 41. Effective March 30, 1994.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2537.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.3 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|ARTICLE 7 - Speech-Language Pathology Corporations and Audiology Corporations|Section 2537.4.

2537.4.  (a) The name of a speech-language pathology corporation under which it may render professional services shall include one of the words specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2530.3 and the word “corporation” or wording or abbreviations denoting corporate existence.(b) The name of an audiology corporation under which it may render professional services shall include one of the words specified in subdivision (b) of Section 2530.3 and the word “corporation” or wording or abbreviations denoting corporate existence.(Added by renumbering Section 2538 by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1058, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2537.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.3 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|ARTICLE 7 - Speech-Language Pathology Corporations and Audiology Corporations|Section 2537.5.

2537.5.  The board may adopt and enforce regulations to carry out the purposes and objectives of this article, and the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act, including regulations requiring any of the following:(a) That the bylaws of a speech-language pathology corporation or an audiology corporation shall include a provision whereby the capital stock of the corporation owned by a disqualified person as defined in Section 13401 of the Corporations Code, or by the estate of a deceased person shall be sold to the corporation or to the remaining shareholders of the corporation within that time as the regulations may provide.(b) That a speech-language pathology corporation or an audiology corporation 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 renumbering Section 2539 by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1058, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2538 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.3 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|ARTICLE 7.5 - Speech-Language Pathology Assistant|Section 2538.

2538.  A person seeking approval as a speech-language pathology assistant shall make application to the board for that approval.(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1058, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2538.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.3 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|ARTICLE 7.5 - Speech-Language Pathology Assistant|Section 2538.3.

2538.3.  (a) A person applying for approval as a speech-language pathology assistant shall have graduated from a speech-language pathology assistant associate of arts degree program, or equivalent course of study, approved by the board. A person who has successfully graduated from a board-approved bachelor’s degree program in speech-language pathology or communication disorders shall be deemed to have satisfied an equivalent course of study.(b) On or before June 1, 2003, a person who has in the last five years performed the functions of a speech-language pathology aide on a full-time basis for a minimum of one year, or on a part-time basis equivalent to a minimum of one year of full-time work, may make application for registration as a speech-language pathology assistant based upon the board’s recognition of that aide’s job training and experience and the performance of functions and tasks similar to the speech-language pathology assistant category. For purposes of this subdivision, “full time” means a minimum of 30 hours per week.(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 173, Sec. 2. Effective August 13, 2001.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2538.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.3 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|ARTICLE 7.5 - Speech-Language Pathology Assistant|Section 2538.5.

2538.5.  This article shall not be construed to limit the utilization of a speech aide or other personnel employed by a public school working under the direct supervision of a credentialed speech-language pathologist as set forth in subdivision (c) of Section 3051.1 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1058, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2538.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.3 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|ARTICLE 7.5 - Speech-Language Pathology Assistant|Section 2538.7.

2538.7.  (a) No person who is not registered as a speech-language pathology assistant shall utilize the title speech-language pathology assistant or a similar title that includes the words speech or language when combined with the term assistant.(b) No person who is not registered as a speech-language pathology assistant shall perform the duties or functions of a speech-language pathology assistant, except as provided by this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1058, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2538.10 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.3 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|ARTICLE 8 - Hearing Aid Dispensers|Section 2538.10.

2538.10.  For the purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply:(a) “Advertise” and its variants include the use of a newspaper, magazine, or other publication, book, notice, circular, pamphlet, letter, handbill, poster, bill, sign, placard, card, label, tag, window display, store sign, radio, or television announcement, or any other means or methods now or hereafter employed to bring to the attention of the public the practice of fitting or selling of hearing aids.(b) “License” means a hearing aid dispenser’s license issued pursuant to this article and includes a temporary or trainee license.(c) “Licensee” means a person holding a license.(d) “Hearing aid” means any wearable instrument or device designed for, or offered for the purpose of, aiding or compensating for impaired human hearing.(e) “Fund” means the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Fund.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 454, Sec. 9. (AB 1706) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2538.11 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.3 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|ARTICLE 8 - Hearing Aid Dispensers|Section 2538.11.

2538.11.  (a) “Practice of fitting or selling hearing aids,” as used in this article, means those practices used for the purpose of selection and adaptation of hearing aids, including direct observation of the ear, testing of hearing in connection with the fitting and selling of hearing aids, taking of ear mold impressions, fitting or sale of hearing aids, and any necessary postfitting counseling.The practice of fitting or selling hearing aids does not include the act of concluding the transaction by a retail clerk.When any audiometer or other equipment is used in the practice of fitting or selling hearing aids, it shall be kept properly calibrated and in good working condition, and the calibration of the audiometer or other equipment shall be checked at least annually.(b) A hearing aid dispenser shall not conduct diagnostic hearing tests when conducting tests in connection with the practice of fitting or selling hearing aids.(c) Hearing tests conducted pursuant to this article shall include those that are in compliance with the Food and Drug Administration Guidelines for Hearing Aid Devices and those that are specifically covered in the licensing examination prepared and administered by the board.(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 449, Sec. 9. (SB 933) Effective January 1, 2012.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2538.12 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.3 - Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists|ARTICLE 8 - Hearing Aid Dispensers|Section 2538.12.

2538.12.  A licensee may conduct hearing screenings at a health fair or similar event by the application of a binary puretone screening at a preset intensity level for the purpose of identifying the need for further hearing or medical evaluation.Upon the conclusion of each hearing screening, the licensee shall present to the person whose hearing was screened a written statement containing the following provisions:“Results of a hearing screening are not a medical evaluation of your ear nor a diagnosis of a hearing disorder but are only the identification of the need for further medical or hearing evaluation.”A licensee conducting hearing screenings pursuant to this section shall not make or seek referrals for testing, fitting, or dispensing of hearing aids.(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 449, Sec. 9. (SB 933) Effective January 1, 2012.)