{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"3620.1","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 3620.1","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 8.2. Naturopathic Doctors Act [3610. - 3686.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-8.2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Administration [3620. - 3627.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-8.2/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 497, Sec. 24.   (SB 1526)   Effective January 1, 2025.   Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 3686.","effective":"2025-01-01","html":"<p>Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the board in exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. Whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount.</p>","text":"Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the board in exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. Whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/administration-3620-1","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}