{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"4540","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4540","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 10. Psychiatric Technicians [4500. - 4548.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-10"},{"name":"ARTICLE 5. Penal Provisions [4540. - 4543.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-10/article-5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1323.","effective":null,"html":"<p>After January 1, 1970, no person shall perform services described in Section <a href=\"/bpc/4502\">4502</a> without a license issued under this chapter.</p>","text":"After January 1, 1970, no person shall perform services described in Section 4502 without a license issued under this chapter.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/penal-provisions-4540","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}