{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"1626.5","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 1626.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS [500. - 4999.202.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Dentistry [1600. - 1976.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Admission and Practice [1625. - 1636.6.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-4/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 267.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(a) A licensed dentist, or group of dentists, or dental corporation shall not share in any fee charged by a person for performing acupuncture or receive anything of value from or on behalf of such acupuncturist for any referral or diagnosis.</p><p>(b) A licensed dentist shall not employ more than one person to perform acupuncture services.</p><p>(c) A group of dentists or a dental corporation shall not employ more than one person to perform acupuncture services for every 20 dentists in such group or corporation.</p>","text":"(a) A licensed dentist, or group of dentists, or dental corporation shall not share in any fee charged by a person for performing acupuncture or receive anything of value from or on behalf of such acupuncturist for any referral or diagnosis. (b) A licensed dentist shall not employ more than one person to perform acupuncture services. (c) A group of dentists or a dental corporation shall not employ more than one person to perform acupuncture services for every 20 dentists in such group or corporation.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/admission-and-practice-1626-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}