{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"3004.5","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 3004.5","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":"Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 788, Sec. 20.   (SB 776)   Effective January 1, 2026.","effective":"2026-01-01","html":"<p>As used in this chapter, “person” means a natural person, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other organization, or any combination thereof.</p>","text":"As used in this chapter, “person” means a natural person, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other organization, or any combination thereof.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/general-provisions-3004-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}