{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"3021","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 3021","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 2. Administration [3010.1. - 3030.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-7/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 630, Sec. 81.   (AB 1534)   Effective January 1, 2022.","effective":"2022-01-01","html":"<p>The board shall have rulemaking authority with respect to Chapter 5.5 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/bpc/2550\">2550</a>) in accordance with Section <a href=\"/bpc/3025\">3025</a>. Regulations adopted pursuant to Chapter 5.5 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/bpc/2550\">2550</a>) by the Medical Board of California prior to the effective date of this section shall continue to be valid, except that any reference to the board or division contained therein shall be construed to mean the California State Board of Optometry, unless the context determines otherwise.</p>","text":"The board shall have rulemaking authority with respect to Chapter 5.5 (commencing with Section 2550) in accordance with Section 3025. Regulations adopted pursuant to Chapter 5.5 (commencing with Section 2550) by the Medical Board of California prior to the effective date of this section shall continue to be valid, except that any reference to the board or division contained therein shall be construed to mean the California State Board of Optometry, unless the context determines otherwise.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/administration-3021","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}