{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"2459.7","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 2459.7","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 5. Medicine [2000. - 2529.8.1.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 21. Provisions Applicable to Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons [2450. - 2459.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-5/article-21"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 873, Sec. 4.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no osteopathic physician and surgeon shall utilize an osteopathic aide to perform services other than those specified in Sections <a href=\"/bpc/2459.5\">2459.5</a> and <a href=\"/bpc/2459.6\">2459.6</a>. A violation of this section constitutes unprofessional conduct and is grounds for disciplinary action.</p>","text":"Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no osteopathic physician and surgeon shall utilize an osteopathic aide to perform services other than those specified in Sections 2459.5 and 2459.6. A violation of this section constitutes unprofessional conduct and is grounds for disciplinary action.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/provisions-applicable-to-osteopathic-physicians-and-surgeons-2459-7","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}