{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"477","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 477","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1.5. DENIAL, SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF LICENSES [475. - 499.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-1.5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [475. - 478.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-1.5/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 654, Sec. 5.","effective":null,"html":"<p>As used in this division:</p><p>(a) “Board” includes “bureau,” “commission,” “committee,” “department,” “division,” “examining committee,” “program,” and “agency.” </p><p>(b) “License” includes certificate, registration or other means to engage in a business or profession regulated by this code.</p>","text":"As used in this division: (a) “Board” includes “bureau,” “commission,” “committee,” “department,” “division,” “examining committee,” “program,” and “agency.” (b) “License” includes certificate, registration or other means to engage in a business or profession regulated by this code.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/general-provisions-477","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}