{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"2525.1","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 2525.1","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 25. Recommending Medical Cannabis [2525. - 2525.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-5/article-25"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 719, Sec. 5.   (SB 643)   Effective January 1, 2016.","effective":"2016-01-01","html":"<p>The Medical Board of California shall consult with the California Marijuana Research Program, known as the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research, authorized pursuant to Section <a href=\"/hsc/11362.9\">11362.9</a> of the Health and Safety Code, on developing and adopting medical guidelines for the appropriate administration and use of medical cannabis.</p>","text":"The Medical Board of California shall consult with the California Marijuana Research Program, known as the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research, authorized pursuant to Section 11362.9 of the Health and Safety Code, on developing and adopting medical guidelines for the appropriate administration and use of medical cannabis.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/recommending-medical-cannabis-2525-1","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}