{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"4016.5","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4016.5","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":"Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 196, Sec. 5.   (AB 1503)   Effective January 1, 2026.","effective":"2026-01-01","html":"<p>“Advanced pharmacist practitioner” means a licensed pharmacist who has been recognized as an advanced pharmacist practitioner by the board, pursuant to Section <a href=\"/bpc/4210\">4210</a>. A board-recognized advanced pharmacist practitioner is entitled to practice advanced practice pharmacy, as described in Section <a href=\"/bpc/4052.6\">4052.6</a>, within or outside of a licensed pharmacy as authorized by this chapter.</p>","text":"“Advanced pharmacist practitioner” means a licensed pharmacist who has been recognized as an advanced pharmacist practitioner by the board, pursuant to Section 4210. A board-recognized advanced pharmacist practitioner is entitled to practice advanced practice pharmacy, as described in Section 4052.6, within or outside of a licensed pharmacy as authorized by this chapter.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/definitions-4016-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}