Laws

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

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Laws

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

California Law
A complete listing of the Board's laws.
Laws from 2023
- SB 815 - Fee Increases, and Licensing and Enforcement Changes, Effective January 1, 2024
Laws from 2022
- SB 806 - Fee Increases, and Licensing and Enforcement Changes, Effective January 1, 2022
- 2022 Legislative Requests
Laws from 2020
- SB 425 (Hill, Chapter 849) - Sexual Abuse and Misconduct Reporting Requirement, Effective January 1, 2020
Laws from 2019
A look at laws taking effect in 2019.

Regulations

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

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

Proposed Regulations

Subject	Notice	Text	Statement	Notice of Extended Comment Period	Notice of Modified Text	Modified Text	Notice of Approval
Fees for Petitions for Penalty Relief
Physician and Surgeon Health and Wellness Program
Cite and Fine
Postgraduate Training
Medical and Midwife Assistant Certifying Agencies
Notice to Consumers

Proposed Regulations — Decision Not to Proceed
Physician and Surgeon Health and Wellness Program