{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"3509","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 3509","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 7.7. Physician Assistants [3500. - 3545.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-7.7"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Administration [3504. - 3511.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-7.7/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 194, Sec. 12.   (AB 1501)   Effective January 1, 2026.","effective":"2026-01-01","html":"<p>It shall be the duty of the board to:</p><p>(a) Establish standards for, and issue licenses to, applicants qualifying for licensure under this chapter as a physician assistant.</p><p>(b) Require the examination of applicants for licensure as a physician assistant who meet the requirements of this chapter.</p>","text":"It shall be the duty of the board to: (a) Establish standards for, and issue licenses to, applicants qualifying for licensure under this chapter as a physician assistant. (b) Require the examination of applicants for licensure as a physician assistant who meet the requirements of this chapter.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/administration-3509","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}