{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"4016","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4016","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 9. Pharmacy [4000. - 4427.8.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-9"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Definitions [4015. - 4046.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-9/article-2"}],"history":"Repealed and added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 549, Sec. 10.   Effective January 1, 1998.","effective":"1998-01-01","html":"<p>“Administer” means the direct application of a drug or device to the body of a patient or research subject by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or other means.</p>","text":"“Administer” means the direct application of a drug or device to the body of a patient or research subject by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or other means.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/definitions-4016","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}