{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"4882","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4882","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 11. Veterinary Medicine [4800. - 4920.8.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-11"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Revocation and Suspension [4875. - 4887.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-11/article-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 195, Sec. 33.   (AB 1502)   Effective January 1, 2026.","effective":"2026-01-01","html":"<p>(a) The proceedings under this article shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/bpc/11500\">11500</a>) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, and the board shall have the powers granted therein.</p><p>(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (b) of Section <a href=\"/gov/11415.60\">11415.60</a> of the Government Code, a licensee, registrant, or permitholder may enter into a settlement to resolve an administrative action, including through license, registration, or permit surrender, suspension or revocation, or placing the license, registration, or permit on probation, instead of a commencement of proceedings pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/bpc/11500\">11500</a>) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. That settlement shall be subject to board approval or a counteroffer of terms of the settlement action. At any time prior to the issuance of a decision and order by the board adopting the settlement, the licensee, registrant, or permitholder may withdraw the settlement and request a commencement of proceedings pursuant to subdivision (a). The decision and order adopting the settlement shall be considered discipline and shall be posted on the board’s internet website.</p>","text":"(a) The proceedings under this article shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, and the board shall have the powers granted therein. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (b) of Section 11415.60 of the Government Code, a licensee, registrant, or permitholder may enter into a settlement to resolve an administrative action, including through license, registration, or permit surrender, suspension or revocation, or placing the license, registration, or permit on probation, instead of a commencement of proceedings pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. That settlement shall be subject to board approval or a counteroffer of terms of the settlement action. At any time prior to the issuance of a decision and order by the board adopting the settlement, the licensee, registrant, or permitholder may withdraw the settlement and request a commencement of proceedings pursuant to subdivision (a). The decision and order adopting the settlement shall be considered discipline and shall be posted on the board’s internet website.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/revocation-and-suspension-4882","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}