{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"10","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 10","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"GENERAL PROVISIONS","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/general-provisions"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 399.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Whenever, by the provisions of this code, a power is granted to a public officer or a duty imposed upon such an officer, the power may be exercised or duty performed by a deputy of the officer or by a person authorized pursuant to law by the officer, unless it is expressly otherwise provided.</p>","text":"Whenever, by the provisions of this code, a power is granted to a public officer or a duty imposed upon such an officer, the power may be exercised or duty performed by a deputy of the officer or by a person authorized pursuant to law by the officer, unless it is expressly otherwise provided.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/general-provisions-10","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}