{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"3700","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 3700","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 8.3. Respiratory Therapy [3700. - 3779.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-8.3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [3700. - 3706.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-8.3/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1344, Sec. 1.   Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 1344.","effective":null,"html":"<p>This chapter may be cited as the “Respiratory Care Practice Act.”</p>","text":"This chapter may be cited as the “Respiratory Care Practice Act.”","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/general-provisions-3700","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}