{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"3003","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 3003","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":"Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 788, Sec. 19.   (SB 776)   Effective January 1, 2026.","effective":"2026-01-01","html":"<p>As used in this chapter, “optometrist” means a natural person who is licensed to practice optometry in this state under the authority of this chapter.</p>","text":"As used in this chapter, “optometrist” means a natural person who is licensed to practice optometry in this state under the authority of this chapter.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/general-provisions-3003","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}