{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"4023","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4023","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. 1997, Ch. 549, Sec. 16. Effective January 1, 1998.","effective":"1998-01-01","html":"

“Device” means any instrument, apparatus, machine, implant, in vitro reagent, or contrivance, including its components, parts, products, or the byproducts of a device, and accessories that are used or intended for either of the following:

(a) Use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in a human or any other animal.

(b) To affect the structure or any function of the body of a human or any other animal.

For purposes of this chapter, “device” does not include contact lenses, or any prosthetic or orthopedic device that does not require a prescription.

","text":"“Device” means any instrument, apparatus, machine, implant, in vitro reagent, or contrivance, including its components, parts, products, or the byproducts of a device, and accessories that are used or intended for either of the following: (a) Use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in a human or any other animal. (b) To affect the structure or any function of the body of a human or any other animal. For purposes of this chapter, “device” does not include contact lenses, or any prosthetic or orthopedic device that does not require a prescription.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/definitions-4023","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}