{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"3000","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 3000","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 7. Optometry [3000. - 3167.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-7"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [3000. - 3007.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-7/article-1"}],"history":"Repealed and added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 426, Sec. 2.   Effective January 1, 2005.","effective":"2005-01-01","html":"<p>This chapter constitutes the chapter on optometry. It shall be known and may be cited as the Optometry Practice Act.</p>","text":"This chapter constitutes the chapter on optometry. It shall be known and may be cited as the Optometry Practice Act.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/general-provisions-3000","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}