{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"4202.6","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4202.6","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 16. Applications [4200. - 4211.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-9/article-16"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 196, Sec. 42.   (AB 1503)   Effective January 1, 2026.","effective":"2026-01-01","html":"<p>Notwithstanding Section <a href=\"/bpc/480\">480</a>, the board may deny an application for licensure under this chapter if any of the following conditions apply:</p><p>(a) The applicant has been convicted of a crime or subjected to formal discipline that would be grounds for denial of a federal registration to distribute controlled substances.</p><p>(b) The applicant has been convicted of a crime involving fraud in violation of state or federal laws related to health care.</p><p>(c) The applicant has been convicted of a crime involving financial identify theft.</p>","text":"Notwithstanding Section 480, the board may deny an application for licensure under this chapter if any of the following conditions apply: (a) The applicant has been convicted of a crime or subjected to formal discipline that would be grounds for denial of a federal registration to distribute controlled substances. (b) The applicant has been convicted of a crime involving fraud in violation of state or federal laws related to health care. (c) The applicant has been convicted of a crime involving financial identify theft.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/applications-4202-6","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}