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CA Bus & Prof Code § 3578 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 7.8 - Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 3578.

3578.  Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit a clinic or health facility licensed pursuant to Division 2 (commencing with Section 1200) of the Health and Safety Code from employing a certified polysomnographic technologist.(Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 635, Sec. 1. (SB 132) Effective October 23, 2009.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3579 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 7.8 - Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 3579.

3579.  Nothing in this chapter shall apply to diagnostic electroencephalograms conducted in accordance with the guidelines of the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society.(Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 635, Sec. 1. (SB 132) Effective October 23, 2009.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 3600 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 8 - Osteopathic Medicine|Section 3600.

3600.  The law governing licentiates of the Osteopathic Medical Board of California is found in the Osteopathic Act and in Chapter 5 of Division 2, relating to medicine.(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 359, Sec. 28.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4431 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 9.5 - Audits of Pharmacy Benefits|Section 4431.

4431.  (a) Nothing in this chapter shall apply to an audit conducted because a pharmacy benefit manager, carrier, health benefit plan sponsor, or other third-party payer has indications that support a reasonable suspicion that criminal wrongdoing, willful misrepresentation, fraud, or abuse has occurred.(b) Nothing in this chapter shall apply to an audit conducted by, or at the direction of, the California State Board of Pharmacy, the State Department of Health Care Services, the State Department of Public Health, or the Medicare program.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 706, Sec. 1. (SB 1195) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4432 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 9.5 - Audits of Pharmacy Benefits|Section 4432.

4432.  Notwithstanding any other law, a contract that is issued, amended, or renewed on or after January 1, 2013, between a pharmacy and a carrier or a pharmacy benefit manager to provide pharmacy services to beneficiaries of a health benefit plan shall comply with the provisions of this chapter. This chapter shall not apply to contracts authorized by Section 4600.2 of the Labor Code.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 74, Sec. 2. (AB 627) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4433 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 9.5 - Audits of Pharmacy Benefits|Section 4433.

4433.  (a) An entity conducting a pharmacy audit shall not receive payment or any other consideration on any basis that is tied to the amount claimed or actual amount recovered from the pharmacy that is the subject of the audit. Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to prevent the pharmacy benefit manager or health benefit plan from charging or assessing the plan sponsor, directly or indirectly, based on amounts recouped if both of the following conditions are met:(1) The plan sponsor and the pharmacy benefit manager or health benefit plan have a contract that explicitly states the percentage charge or assessment to the plan sponsor.(2) No commission or financial incentive is paid to an agent or employee of the entity conducting the pharmacy audit based, directly or indirectly, on amounts recouped.(b) A pharmacy shall not be subject to recoupment of funds for a clerical or recordkeeping error, unless the error resulted in actual financial harm to the pharmacy benefit manager, the carrier, or the beneficiary of a health benefit plan.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 706, Sec. 1. (SB 1195) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4434 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 9.5 - Audits of Pharmacy Benefits|Section 4434.

4434.  (a) Except as otherwise prohibited by state or federal law, an entity conducting a pharmacy audit shall keep confidential any information collected during the course of the audit and shall not share any information with any person other than the carrier, pharmacy benefit manager, or third-party payer for which the audit is being performed. An entity conducting a pharmacy audit shall have access only to previous audit reports relating to a particular pharmacy conducted by or on behalf of the same entity. Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to authorize access to information that is otherwise prohibited by law. Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to prohibit any employer, trust fund, government agency, or any other entity for which the audit is being performed from disclosing its general opinions or conclusions regarding the business practices of the pharmacy based on the audit.(b) An entity that is not a carrier or pharmacy benefit manager and that is conducting a pharmacy audit on behalf of a carrier or pharmacy benefit manager shall, prior to conducting the audit, notify the pharmacy in writing that the entity and the carrier or pharmacy benefit manager have executed a business associate agreement or other agreement as required under state and federal privacy laws.(c) An entity conducting a pharmacy audit shall, prior to leaving a pharmacy at the end of an onsite portion of the audit, provide the pharmacist in charge with a complete list of records reviewed to allow the pharmacy to account for disclosures as required by state and federal privacy laws.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 706, Sec. 1. (SB 1195) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4435 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 9.5 - Audits of Pharmacy Benefits|Section 4435.

4435.  (a) An entity conducting an onsite pharmacy audit shall not initiate or schedule a pharmacy audit during the first five business days of any calendar month, unless it is expressly agreed to by the pharmacy being audited.(b) An entity conducting an onsite pharmacy audit shall provide the pharmacy at least two weeks’ prior written notice before conducting an initial audit.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 706, Sec. 1. (SB 1195) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4436 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 9.5 - Audits of Pharmacy Benefits|Section 4436.

4436.  (a) A pharmacy audit that involves clinical judgment shall be conducted by, or in consultation with, a licensed pharmacist.(b) An entity conducting a pharmacy audit shall make all determinations regarding the legal validity of a prescription or other record consistent with determinations made pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 4070) of Chapter 9.(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a pharmacy benefits manager from denying a claim, either in whole or in part, for failure to comply with federal Food and Drug Administration or manufacturer requirements, the prescription drug formulary, prior authorization requirements, days’ supply requirements, or other coverage or plan design requirement, or for failure to include a National Provider Identification number.(d) An entity conducting a pharmacy audit shall accept paper or electronic signature logs that document the delivery of pharmacy services to a health plan beneficiary or his or her agent.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 706, Sec. 1. (SB 1195) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4437 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 9.5 - Audits of Pharmacy Benefits|Section 4437.

4437.  The time period covered by a pharmacy audit shall not exceed 24 months from the date that the claim was submitted to, or adjudicated by, the pharmacy benefits manager, unless a longer period is required under state or federal law or unless the originating prescription is required.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 706, Sec. 1. (SB 1195) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4439 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 9.5 - Audits of Pharmacy Benefits|Section 4439.

4439.  This chapter shall not be construed to suggest or imply that the Department of Consumer Affairs or the California State Board of Pharmacy has any jurisdiction or authority over the provisions of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 706, Sec. 1. (SB 1195) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4600 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 10.5 - Massage Therapy Act|Section 4600.

4600.  This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Massage Therapy Act. Whenever a reference is made to the Massage Therapy Act by any statute, it shall be construed to refer to this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 406, Sec. 2. (AB 1147) Effective January 1, 2015. Repealed as of January 1, 2023, pursuant to Section 4621.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4600.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 10.5 - Massage Therapy Act|Section 4600.5.

4600.5.  (a) It is the intent of the Legislature that this act enable consumers and local governments to more easily identify certified massage professionals, provide for consistent statewide certification and oversight of massage professionals, ensure that schools approved by the council that are teaching massage provide a high level of training, assist local governments and law enforcement in meeting their duty to maintain the highest standards of conduct in massage establishments by vetting and disciplining certificate holders, provide for a self-funded nonprofit oversight body to certify massage professionals, and ensure full compliance with, and execution of, the requirements of this act.(b) It is the intent of the Legislature that broad control over land use in regulating massage establishments be vested in local governments so that they may manage those establishments in the best interests of the individual community, and that the requirements and practice of the profession of massage therapy remain a matter of statewide concern, regulation, and oversight. Local governments should give strong consideration to establishing a registration program that grants local governments the ability to either suspend or revoke a registration of massage business for specific violations.(c) It is the intent of the Legislature that local governments, law enforcement, nonprofit stakeholders, the massage industry, and massage professionals work together going forward to improve communication and share information to further increase the value of statewide certification, to collaborate in the implementation of this act, and to develop a model ordinance reflecting best practices in massage regulation for cities and counties to adopt that will respect local control, patient privacy, and the dignity of the profession of massage therapy.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 411, Sec. 1. (AB 2194) Effective January 1, 2017. Repealed as of January 1, 2023, pursuant to Section 4621.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4603 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 10.5 - Massage Therapy Act|Section 4603.

4603.  Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the council in exercising its certification and disciplinary authority, and any other 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. 2014, Ch. 406, Sec. 2. (AB 1147) Effective January 1, 2015. Repealed as of January 1, 2023, pursuant to Section 4621.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4603.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 10.5 - Massage Therapy Act|Section 4603.1.

4603.1.  Local governments shall impose and enforce only reasonable and necessary fees and regulations on massage businesses and massage establishments, in keeping with the requirements of existing law and being mindful of the need to protect legitimate business owners and massage professionals, particularly sole providers.(Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 411, Sec. 3. (AB 2194) Effective January 1, 2017. Repealed as of January 1, 2023, pursuant to Section 4621.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4604.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 10.5 - Massage Therapy Act|Section 4604.1.

4604.1.  (a) The council shall not accept applications to issue any new certificates to practice as a certified massage practitioner on or after January 1, 2015.(b) Certificates to practice as a certified massage practitioner for applications accepted prior to January 1, 2015, may be renewed without any additional educational requirements.(c) A massage practitioner certificate and any identification card issued by the council, shall be surrendered to the council by any certificate holder whose certificate is suspended or revoked.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 406, Sec. 2. (AB 1147) Effective January 1, 2015. Repealed as of January 1, 2023, pursuant to Section 4621.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4604.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 10.5 - Massage Therapy Act|Section 4604.2.

4604.2.  (a) A person who was issued a conditional certificate to practice as a massage practitioner shall, within five years of being issued the conditional certificate by the council, complete and report to the council the completion of, at least 30 hours of additional education per year from approved schools or from continuing education providers approved by the council, until he or she has completed a total of at least 250 hours of education.(b) A conditional certificate issued to any person pursuant to this section shall immediately be nullified, without need for further action by the council, if proof of completion of the requirements specified in subdivision (a) is not filed with the council within the time period specified in subdivision (a).(c) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) of Section 4604.1, the council shall issue a new certificate to practice as a massage practitioner to a person that successfully completes the requirements described in subdivision (a).(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 406, Sec. 2. (AB 1147) Effective January 1, 2015. Repealed as of January 1, 2023, pursuant to Section 4621.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4605 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 10.5 - Massage Therapy Act|Section 4605.

4605.  Except as otherwise provided, a certification issued pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to renewal every two years in the manner prescribed by the council. A certificate issued by the council shall expire after two years unless renewed as prescribed. The council may provide for the late renewal of a certificate.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 406, Sec. 2. (AB 1147) Effective January 1, 2015. Repealed as of January 1, 2023, pursuant to Section 4621.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4606 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 10.5 - Massage Therapy Act|Section 4606.

4606.  (a) Prior to issuing a certificate to an applicant, or designating a custodian of records, the council shall require the applicant or the custodian of records candidate to submit fingerprint images as directed by the council and in a form consistent with the requirements of this section.(b) The council shall submit the fingerprint images and related information to the Department of Justice for the purpose of obtaining information as to the existence and nature of a record of state and federal level convictions and of state and federal level arrests for which the Department of Justice establishes that the applicant or candidate was released on bail or on his or her own recognizance pending trial.(c) Requests for federal level criminal offender record information received by the Department of Justice pursuant to this section shall be forwarded to the Federal Bureau of Investigation by the Department of Justice. The Department of Justice shall review the information returned from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and shall compile and disseminate a fitness determination regarding the applicant or candidate to the council. The Department of Justice shall provide information to the council pursuant to subdivision (p) of Section 11105 of the Penal Code.(d) The Department of Justice and the council shall charge a fee sufficient to cover the cost of processing the request for state and federal level criminal offender record information.(e) The council shall request subsequent arrest notification service from the Department of Justice, as provided under Section 11105.2 of the Penal Code, for all applicants for certification or custodian of records candidates for whom fingerprint images and related information are submitted to conduct a search for state and federal level criminal offender record information.(f) The council is authorized to receive arrest notifications and other background materials about applicants and certificate holders from a city, county, or city and county.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 406, Sec. 2. (AB 1147) Effective January 1, 2015. Repealed as of January 1, 2023, pursuant to Section 4621.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4607 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 10.5 - Massage Therapy Act|Section 4607.

4607.  The council may discipline an owner or operator of a massage business or establishment who is certified pursuant to this chapter or is an applicant for certification pursuant to this chapter for the conduct of all individuals providing massage for compensation on the business premises.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 411, Sec. 5. (AB 2194) Effective January 1, 2017. Repealed as of January 1, 2023, pursuant to Section 4621.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4608 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 10.5 - Massage Therapy Act|Section 4608.

4608.  In addition to the other requirements of this chapter, a certificate holder shall:(a) Display his or her original certificate wherever he or she provides massage for compensation. A certificate holder shall have his or her identification card in his or her possession while providing massage services for compensation.(b) Provide his or her full name and certificate number upon the request of a member of the public, the council, or a member of law enforcement, or a local government agency charged with regulating massage or massage establishments, at the location where he or she is providing massage services for compensation.(c) Include the name under which he or she is certified and his or her certificate number in any and all advertising of massage for compensation.(d) Notify the council within 30 days of any changes in the certificate holder’s home address or the address of any massage establishment or other location where he or she provides massage for compensation, excluding those locations where massage is only provided on an out-call basis. A certificate holder also shall notify the council of his or her primary email address, if any, and notify the council within 30 days of a change of the primary email address.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 406, Sec. 2. (AB 1147) Effective January 1, 2015. Repealed as of January 1, 2023, pursuant to Section 4621.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4611 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 10.5 - Massage Therapy Act|Section 4611.

4611.  (a) It is an unfair business practice for a person to do any of the following:(1) To hold himself or herself out or to use the title of “certified massage therapist” or “certified massage practitioner,” or any other term, such as “licensed,” “certified,” “CMT,” or “CMP,” in any manner whatsoever that implies or suggests that the person is certified as a massage therapist or massage practitioner, unless that person currently holds an active and valid certificate issued by the council pursuant to this chapter.(2) To falsely state or advertise or put out any sign or card or other device, or to falsely represent to the public through any print or electronic media, that he or she or any other individual is licensed, certified, or registered by a governmental agency as a massage therapist or massage practitioner.(b) In addition to any other available remedies, engaging in any of the prohibited behaviors described in subdivision (a) constitutes unfair competition under Section 17200.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 406, Sec. 2. (AB 1147) Effective January 1, 2015. Repealed as of January 1, 2023, pursuant to Section 4621.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 4612 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 10.5 - Massage Therapy Act|Section 4612.

4612.  (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a city, county, or city and county shall not enact or enforce an ordinance that conflicts with this chapter or Section 51034 of the Government Code.(b) Nothing in this chapter shall prevent a city, county, or city and county from licensing, regulating, prohibiting, or permitting an individual who provides massage for compensation without a valid certificate.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 406, Sec. 2. (AB 1147) Effective January 1, 2015. Repealed as of January 1, 2023, pursuant to Section 4621.)