{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"23.8","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 23.8","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"GENERAL PROVISIONS","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/general-provisions"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 351, Sec. 1.   (AB 496)   Effective January 1, 2020.","effective":"2020-01-01","html":"<p>“Licensee” means any person authorized by a license, certificate, registration, or other means to engage in a business or profession regulated by this code or referred to in Sections <a href=\"/bpc/1000\">1000</a> and <a href=\"/bpc/3600\">3600</a>.</p><p>Any reference to licentiate in this code shall be deemed to refer to licensee.</p>","text":"“Licensee” means any person authorized by a license, certificate, registration, or other means to engage in a business or profession regulated by this code or referred to in Sections 1000 and 3600. Any reference to licentiate in this code shall be deemed to refer to licensee.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/general-provisions-23-8","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}